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Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index.

Introduction: The only shop in the marketplace -- The engineer on the ladder: reaching for the highest level of service -- The four elements of customer satisfaction: perfect product, caring delivery, timeliness, and an effective problem resolution process -- Language engineering: every. word. counts. -- Recovery! Turning service failures around -- Keeping track to bring them back: tracking customer roles, goals, and preferences -- Building anticipation into your products and services: putting processes to work for you -- Your people: selection, orientation, training, and reinforcement -- Leadership: guiding the customer-centered organization -- What's worth it, and what's not? Pointers on value, costs, and pricing -- Building customer loyalty online: using the Internet's power to serve your customers and your goals -- Hello/Good-bye: two crucial moments with a customer.