OTEC 161: Service Delivery concentrates on development of fundamental customer service skills required by workers in today's office. Students acquire skills including self-assessment, understanding and controlling barriers to customer service, determining customer needs, problem solving, developing opportunities, empowerment, effective communication, self-motivation and goal setting, and the use of technology. Customer-focused companies are profiled to examine how they promote excellence in customer service.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 30 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- explain the differences between client expectations and client perceptions;
- explain the importance of a mission and purpose statement;
- express the fundamental requirements of creating a successful customer service program;
- explain the relationship between communication and customer service;
- analyze client service situations and be able to recommend practices that mitigate and/or prevent escalations;
- explain the impact that high or low morale may have on an organization;
- describe the leadership role in fostering a personal business connection with clients;
- identify the relationship between client service and corporate culture; and
- explain the balance of serving customers using traditional and technological methods.
- identify common barriers to customer service;
- apply client service techniques;
- explain the problem-solving process in customer service;
- explain professional conduct and conflict resolution skills in service provision;
- describe strategies to establish and maintain positive client relationships that lead to client loyalty;
- explain the importance of client confidentiality, conveying credibility and positively representing organizations;
- identify market segmentation to divide customersinto serviceable groups;
- create goals necessary for service delivery improvement planning;
Grading Table
Academic and Career
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