Concept explainers
a)
To locate: The service offered by a vending machine on the service delivery matrix.
Introduction: Service is an immaterial activity which does not result in ownership and cannot be stored. It is consumed during a sale or transaction process.
b)
To locate: The service offered by house cleaning on the service delivery matrix.
Introduction: Service is an immaterial activity which does not result in ownership and cannot be stored. It is consumed during a sale or transaction process.
c)
To locate: The service offered by appliance repair on the service delivery matrix.
Introduction: Service is an immaterial activity which does not result in ownership and cannot be stored. It is consumed during a sale or transaction process.
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