The document discusses nine dimensions of quality for both products and services: performance, features, conformance, reliability, durability, serviceability, responsiveness, aesthetics, and reputation. It provides examples of how these dimensions apply to products like automobiles and services like auto repair. Key dimensions for products include performance, aesthetics, special features, reliability, and durability. For services, important dimensions are reliability, responsiveness, time, assurance, courtesy, tangibles, and consistency. The challenges of maintaining service quality are that customer expectations change over time and differ between individuals. Quality management is necessary for organizations to survive and grow in today's global, customer-oriented markets.

1. Nine Dimensions
By
Dr.A.NITHYA

2. The 9 Dimensions of Quality
• Performance
• Features
• Conformance
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• Reliability
• Durability
• Service
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• Response- of Dealer/ Mfgr. to
Customer
• Aesthetics – of product
• Reputation- of Mfgr./Dealer
Service Features
Performance
Cost

3. Attributes / Dimensions of Quality
• Performance - main characteristics of the
product/service
• Special Features - extra characteristics
• Conformance - how well product/service
conforms to customer’s expectations
• Reliability - consistency of performance
• Durability - useful life of the product/service
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4. Attributes / Dimensions of Quality(Cont’d)
• Serviceability - service after sale
• Responsiveness – customer care
• Aesthetics - appearance, feel, smell, taste
• Reputation – perceived quality
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5. Service Quality
• Tangibles
• Reliability
• Responsiveness
• Assurance
• Empathy
• Time
• Completeness
• Convenience
• Courtesy
• Consistency
• Accuracy
• Credibility
• Competence
• Communication
• Safety
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6. Examples of Service Quality
Dimension Examples
1. Convenience Was the service center conveniently located?
2. Reliability Was the problem fixed?
3. Responsiveness Were customer service personnel willing and
able to answer questions?
4. Time How long did the customer wait?
5. Assurance Did the customer service personnel seem
knowledgeable about the repair?
6. Courtesy Were customer service personnel and the
cashier friendly and courteous?
7. Tangibles Were the facilities clean, personnel neat?
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7. Challenges with Service Quality
• Customer expectations often change
• Different customers have different
expectations
• Each customer contact is a “moment of truth”
• Customer participation can affect perception
of quality
• Fail-safing must be designed into the system
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8. Examples of Quality Dimensions
Dimension
1. Performance
2. Aesthetics
3. Special
features
(Product)
Automobile
Everything works, fit &
finish
Ride, handling, grade of
materials used
Interior design, soft
touch
Gauge/control
placement
Cellular phone, CD
player
(Service)
Auto Repair
All work done, at agreed
price
Friendliness, courtesy,
Competency, quickness
Clean work/waiting area
Location, call when
ready
Computer diagnostics
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9. Examples of Quality Dimensions (Cont’d)
Dimension
5. Reliability
6. Durability
7. Perceived
quality
8. Serviceability
(Product)
Automobile
Infrequency of breakdowns
Useful life in miles, resistance to
rust & corrosion
Top-rated car
Handling of complaints and/or
requests for information
(Service)
Auto Repair
Work done correctly,
ready when promised
Work holds up over
time
Award-winning service
department
Handling of complaints
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10. Market Changes
• MONOPOLIST markets Seller’s market
• GLOBAL markets Buyer’s market
• Market more competitive Customer-oriented market
Demand is defined by Users.
• Quality management is a necessity for survival and
growth of the organization in a global environment.