This document discusses key concepts in service management. It begins by explaining how societies have transitioned from goods-producing to service-focused economies over time. It then covers the dominant logic of services, including their intangible nature and customer involvement in production. Additional sections address service quality expectations and experiences, factors that influence quality, and challenges in measuring it. The document also discusses service failures, recovery, guarantees, productivity issues like waste and queues, self-service automation, and the importance of service culture.