Full color graphics and lively illustrations engage students and bring fun to learning
Integrated Model of Services Marketing allows students to progressively follow topics
Learning Objectives keep students on track while studying
Simple language and shorter sentences make grasping key points and recalling concepts easier, regardless of the language ability of students
Local and International Brands
Opening vignettes feature real companies to show students real-world relevance
Wide selection of familiar brands and companies offer insight into services marketing around the world
40% of cases in American context
30% of cases in Asian context
30% of cases in European context
Table of Contents Part 1: Understanding Service Products, Consumers and Markets
Chapter 1: Introduction to Services Marketing
Chapter 2: Consumer Behavior in a Services Context
Chapter 3: Positioning Services in Competitive Markets
Part 2: Appling the 4P's to Services
Chapter 4: Developing Service Products: Core and Supplementary Elements
Chapter 5: Distributing Service Through Physical and Electronic Channels
Chapter 6: Setting Prices and Implementing Revenue Management
Chapter 7: Promoting Services and Educating Customers
Part 3: Managing the Customer Interface
Chapter 8: Designing and Managing Service Processes
Chapter 9: Balancing Demand Against Productive Capacity
Chapter 10: Crafting the Service Environment
Chapter 11: Managing People for Service Advantage
Part 4: Implementing Profitable Service Strategies
Chapter 12: Managing Relationships and Building Loyalty
Chapter 13: ComplaiHandling and Service Recovery
Chapter 14: Improving Service Quality and Productivity
Chapter 15: Organizing for Change Managemeand Service Leadership
Part 5: Cases Glossary Credits Name Index Subject Index
Christopher H. Lovelock, Lovelock Associates Jochen Wirtz, National University of Singapore Patricia Chew, SIM University in Singapore.