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Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Flashcards

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  1. A technician arrives at a home and notices the customer seems confused about what service was scheduled. The technician should FIRST:

    Answer: Confirm the customer's name, appliance type, and the service requested before starting

    Verifying the appointment details prevents mismatched expectations and ensures the technician is prepared to perform the correct service.

  2. When communicating a repair timeline estimate to a customer, it is BEST practice to:

    Answer: Provide a realistic range and note factors that could extend it

    A realistic range with disclosed variables sets accurate expectations and protects against customer dissatisfaction when unforeseen issues arise.

  3. A landlord authorizes a repair on a tenant's appliance, but the tenant refuses to let the technician in. Who has the authority to proceed?

    Answer: Neither party — the technician should leave and notify the company

    A technician cannot force entry; the company should be notified so management can coordinate with the landlord to resolve the access issue legally.

  4. What is the PRIMARY goal of stakeholder mapping in a commercial appliance service account?

    Answer: To identify who influences decisions, who approves work, and who uses the appliances

    Stakeholder mapping clarifies the decision-making hierarchy so the technician and account manager communicate with the right people at each stage of service.

  5. A customer insists that a part the technician replaced is still under manufacturer warranty and should have been free. The technician is unsure. The BEST response is to:

    Answer: Acknowledge the concern, note it on the invoice, and escalate to the office for warranty verification before finalizing billing

    Noting the dispute and escalating for proper warranty verification respects the customer's concern while ensuring billing accuracy through official channels.

  6. Which communication behavior MOST undermines customer trust during a service visit?

    Answer: Making vague commitments like 'it should be fine' without evidence

    Vague assurances without technical basis set false expectations and erode credibility when the problem persists or worsens.

  7. A service company wants to improve communication between dispatchers and field technicians. Which tool BEST supports real-time updates?

    Answer: A mobile field service management app with live job status updates

    Mobile FSM apps allow technicians and dispatchers to share real-time job status, ETAs, and customer notes, dramatically reducing miscommunication.