AMA Exam PCM Topic 4 Question 94 Discussion

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Question #: 94
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following aspects is directly responsible for determining the zone of tolerance of customers?

AThe brand awareness of a product

BThe breadth of the product mix

CThe importance of each service quality dimension

DThe complexity of the product or service

EThe type of labeling used

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Suggested Answer: C

by Zona at Aug 08, 2024, 01:16 PM

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Judy

5 months ago

Wait, is the zone of tolerance for customers measured in square feet or cubic inches? Asking for a friend...

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Deonna

5 months ago

Clearly, the answer is C. Those service quality dimensions are the bread and butter of customer tolerance zones.

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Kara

4 months ago

Yes, it directly affects the zone of tolerance for customers.

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Iola

4 months ago

I agree, the importance of each service quality dimension is crucial.

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Cyril

5 months ago

I believe it could also be D) The complexity of the product or service. Customers may have different tolerance levels based on how complex the product or service is.

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Bo

5 months ago

Hmm, E. The type of labeling used? Sounds like a bit of a wild card, but you never know with these exams!

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Leatha

4 months ago

I'm going with D) The complexity of the product or service.

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Rocco

4 months ago

I think it's actually C) The importance of each service quality dimension.

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Hester

5 months ago

I agree with Jules. The zone of tolerance is directly related to how important each service quality dimension is to customers.

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Callie

5 months ago

Oof, this one's tricky. I'm going to go with B. The breadth of the product mix has to be a major factor, right?

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Leigha

4 months ago

I'm going to have to disagree with both of you. I think A, the brand awareness of a product, is the most important aspect to consider.

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Bettye

4 months ago

I see your point, but I believe D plays a bigger role. The complexity of the product or service can really impact customer tolerance.

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Cassie

4 months ago

I think C is the key factor here. The importance of each service quality dimension is crucial for determining the zone of tolerance.

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Shantay

5 months ago

D seems like the most logical choice to me. The complexity of the product or service is a key factor in setting the zone of tolerance.

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Tricia

4 months ago

The breadth of the product mix might be another factor to consider when looking at the zone of tolerance.

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Blondell

4 months ago

Brand awareness of a product can also influence how much customers are willing to tolerate.

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Nettie

4 months ago

I think the importance of each service quality dimension also plays a significant role in determining the zone of tolerance.

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Fletcher

5 months ago

I agree, the complexity of the product or service can definitely impact the zone of tolerance.

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Reid

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. The importance of each service quality dimension is what determines the zone of tolerance for customers.

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Wendell

5 months ago

I think it's more about the complexity of the product or service.

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Wendell

5 months ago

I agree, the importance of each service quality dimension is crucial.

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Jules

6 months ago

I think it's C) The importance of each service quality dimension.

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