iii) Specific recommendations to John Homenko for improving the overall service level at the bank.
Encourage customers to come during non-peak hours.
Consider the possible use of ATM machines.
Occupy customer waiting time, such as silent radio, music.
Increase operating hours (i.e., increase capacity).
Look for ways to standardize service (e.g., specialized forms).
Have clear signs and directions in the bank so that customers are well-informed.
Separation of high-low contact operations.
Additional training of servers on management of perception (e.g., from Maister’s observations in psychology of waiting).
Cross-train workers and have them work on non-customer related activitiesduring idle times.
Follow-up evaluation of recommendations implemented.