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Multi-Functional Job Roles To Support Operations In A Multi-Faceted Jewel Enabled By Ai And Digital Transformation, Steven M. Miller Oct 2022

Multi-Functional Job Roles To Support Operations In A Multi-Faceted Jewel Enabled By Ai And Digital Transformation, Steven M. Miller

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

In this story, we highlight the way in which the use of AI enabled support systems, together with work process digital transformation and innovative approaches to job redesign, have combined to dramatically change the nature of the work of the front-line service staff who protect and support the facility and visitors at the world’s most iconic airport mall and lifestyle destination.


The Future Of Work Now: The Multi-Faceted Mall Security Guard At A Multi-Faceted Jewel, Thomas H. Davenport, Steven M. Miller Sep 2020

The Future Of Work Now: The Multi-Faceted Mall Security Guard At A Multi-Faceted Jewel, Thomas H. Davenport, Steven M. Miller

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

One of the most frequently-used phrases at business events these days is “the future of work.” It’s increasingly clear that artificial intelligence and other new technologies will bring substantial changes in work tasks and business processes. But while these changes are predicted for the future, they’re already present in many organizations for many different jobs. The job and incumbents described below are an example of this phenomenon. Steve Miller of Singapore Management University and I co-authored the story.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2019: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2020

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2019: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. The fourth quarter results mark the end of measurement for CSISG 2019. Singapore’s 2019 national score was computed using the data collected during these four quarters.


Getting Personal, Ching Yann Ho Oct 2019

Getting Personal, Ching Yann Ho

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Ho Ching Yann of Triceratops shares how being candid and sincere with customers sets her apart from the competition.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2019: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jun 2019

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2019: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time. 2019 marks the 13th year of measurement for the CSISG national study.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2018: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2019

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2018: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. The fourth quarter results mark the end of measurement for CSISG 2018. Singapore’s 2018 national score was computed using the data collected during these four quarters.


One Man’S Tale Of Resisting The Seducing Spa Sirens Of Singapore, Gary Low Jul 2018

One Man’S Tale Of Resisting The Seducing Spa Sirens Of Singapore, Gary Low

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Why do people give in to pressure selling in the slimming and beauty industry? One consumer lawprofessor explores the dazzling experience of stepping into a spa.


Creating A Customer-Centred Brand, Amira Geneid Jun 2018

Creating A Customer-Centred Brand, Amira Geneid

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Amira Geneid of Zahara discusses how the brand listens to their community to deliver beyond expectations. Zahara is a halal cosmetics line based in Singapore


Foreword [June 2018, Issue 2], Neeta Lachmandas Jun 2018

Foreword [June 2018, Issue 2], Neeta Lachmandas

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

In this issue, we speak to 10 small business owners representing a myriad of sectors about their experience and insight into growing their business in Singapore and the region, as well as their approach to customer satisfaction and service excellence.


Selling Service In Retail, Sharon Wong Jun 2018

Selling Service In Retail, Sharon Wong

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Sharon Wong of Motherswork speaks about expanding to China and building brand loyalty with customers and staff.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2018: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jun 2018

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2018: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time. 2018 marks the 12th year of measurement for the CSISG national study.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2017: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jun 2017

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2017: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time. 2017 marks the 11th year of measurement for the CSISG national study.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2016: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jul 2016

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2016: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time. 2016 marks the 10th year of the CSISG national study.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2015: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2016

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2015: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. The fourth quarter results mark the end of measurement for CSISG 2015. Singapore’s 2015 national score was computed using the data collected during these four quarters.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2015: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jun 2015

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2015: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. 2015 is the CSISG’s ninth year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2014: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Apr 2015

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2014: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. The fourth quarter results mark the end of measurement for CSISG 2014. Singapore’s 2014 national score is computed using the data collected during these four quarters.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2014

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. Customer responses are derived from Singapore’s resident population and visiting tourists, primarily through face-to-face surveys. This study serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. The fourth quarter results mark the end of measurement for CSISG 2013. Singapore’s 2013 national score is computed using the data collected during these four quarters.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Sep 2013

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. This is the CSISG’s seventh year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jun 2013

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2013: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. This set of Q1 results begins the CSISG’s seventh year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2013

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, subsector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. Singapore’s performance in the CSISG relative to a select group of countries that deploy the same or similar methodologies, are shown in Figure A for reference.

This results overview concludes the scores of CSISG 2012 that comprises nine services sectors.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q3 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Nov 2012

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q3 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. This is the sixth year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Sep 2012

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries. This is the sixth year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu May 2012

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2012: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Between 2011 and 2012, customer satisfaction for the InfoCommunications sector rose by 1.6-points to 65.9-points (on a 0 to 100 scale). This significant 2.5% improvement reverses the downward trend the sector experienced since tracking begun in 2007.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Mar 2012

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the national, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. The CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy over time and across countries with 2011 marking its fifth year of measurement.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Aug 2011

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Q2 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) computes customer satisfaction scores at the nation, sector, sub-sector, and company levels. Currently in its fifth year of measurement, the CSISG serves as a quantitative benchmark of the quality of goods and services produced by the Singapore economy both over time and across countries.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu May 2011

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2011: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG), currently in its fifth year of measurement, is an indicator of the quality of goods and services produced in the Singapore economy. CSISG complements production-based measures such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by providing an assessment from the buyers’ point of view. Both types of measures are necessary as economic growth hinges not only on producing more, but producing better products and services.


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2010: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Feb 2011

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2010: Full Year Overview, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) has completed its fourth consecutive year of measurement since 2007. Under a quarterly measure and release system with two out of eight sectors measured per quarter, CSISG 2010 scores of companies for the Retail and Info-Communications sectors were released in the first quarter of 2010, Transportation & Logistics and Education sectors released in the second quarter, Food & Beverage and Tourism sectors released in the third quarter, and finally the current release of Finance & Insurance and Healthcare sectors, marking the end of measurement for 2010. The CSISG 2010 national score is computed …


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2010: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Apr 2010

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore 2010: Q1 Results, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Transiting to a quarterly release, the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) has completed its first round of measurement for the Retail and Info-Communications sectors. Annually, CSISG currently measures 8 key economic sectors of Singapore with company, sub-sector, and sector results of two economic sectors released each quarter. The national score for 2010 will be updated in January 2011. CSISG company scores are generated based on face-to-face interviews with companies’ customers after the consumption of their products and services. Company scores in a sub-sector are then aggregated up in proportion to their revenue contributions to derive each sub-sector score. Similarly, …


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: Executive Summary 2009, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Jan 2010

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: Executive Summary 2009, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

Since 2007, customer satisfaction from the consumption of products and services in 8 key economic sectors of Singapore were measured and scores released annually through the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG). Currently the CSISG is undergoing a transition from an annual to quarterly release of results. CSISG results of 6 economic sectors were released in October 2009. The release of results for the 2 remaining sectors: Healthcare, and Finance & Insurance, and an update to the national score concludes the measurement for 2009. Starting from 2010, CSISG company, subsector, and sector scores will be updated quarterly, on a rolling …


Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: First Three Quarters Executive Summary 2009, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu Oct 2009

Customer Satisfaction Index Of Singapore: First Three Quarters Executive Summary 2009, Institute Of Service Excellence, Smu

Research Collection Institute of Service Excellence

The Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) is now in its third year, the results of the first three quarters of CSIS G 2009 were obtained from survey data gathered between April and August 2009. The six sectors measured were: Retail, Food and beverage, Info-communications, Education, Transportation and logistics, Tourism, hotels and accommodation services.