They should be taught to identify their internal customers and suppliers. Policies and procedures should make it clear that internal customers are as important as external customers are. Teamwork between customer and supplier departments is required if the organization is to deliver value to its external customers. Excellent customer service is achieved when employees are recognized and rewarded for exceeding customer expectations. An organization gets what it rewards.
Unmotivated employees provide indifferent customer service, at best.
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