Bateson (2000) Describes the Service Encounter as a 'Three Cornered

question 2

Multiple Choice

Bateson (2000) describes the service encounter as a 'three cornered' struggle for control. The customer and the organization are two of the participants. Who is the third?

• A) The back office employee
• B) The customer service manager
• C) The front line employee
• D) The quality manager

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