✅ UNIT I – Introduction to Services (CO1 – Remembering, CO2 – Understanding)
🔹 Short Questions (2–3 Marks)
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Define ‘Services’.
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List any four characteristics of services.
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What is the difference between goods and services?
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State two factors responsible for the growth of the service sector in India.
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Give two examples each of consumer and business services.
🔹 Long Questions (5–7 Marks)
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Explain the classification of services with suitable examples. (CO2 – Understanding)
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Discuss the major factors leading to the growth of the service sector in India. (CO2 – Understanding)
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Differentiate between goods and services on any five parameters. (CO1 – Remembering)
✅ UNIT II – Marketing of Services (7Ps)
(CO2 – Understanding, CO3 – Applying)
🔹 Short Questions (2–3 Marks)
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What is service product?
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State any two elements of the promotion mix in services.
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What is physical evidence in service marketing?
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Mention two reasons why service employees are important.
🔹 Long Questions (5–7 Marks)
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Explain any four Ps of the service marketing mix with examples. (CO2 – Understanding)
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Discuss the role of ‘people’ and ‘process’ in delivering service quality. (CO3 – Applying)
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How does pricing strategy differ in services compared to goods? (CO3 – Applying)
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Explain the significance of promotion and communication in marketing services. (CO2 – Understanding)
✅ UNIT III – Service Quality and Sectoral Management
(CO3 – Applying, CO4 – Analyzing)
🔹 Short Questions (2–3 Marks)
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What is meant by service quality?
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What is the RATER model?
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Give two examples of how technology improves service delivery.
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Mention two features of transport services.
🔹 Long Questions (5–7 Marks)
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Explain the five dimensions of service quality using the RATER model. (CO3 – Applying)
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Discuss the role of IT in improving service quality. (CO4 – Analyzing)
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Explain the concept, scope, and importance of banking and hotel services. (CO3 – Applying)
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Identify key challenges faced in the transport and insurance service sectors. (CO4 – Analyzing)
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Write short notes on any two:
a. Consultancy Services
b. Tourism Services
c. Customer care in hospitality (CO3 – Applying)