Most services operational systems are organized based on two stages. The first
stage is labeled the “front-stage”, while the second stage is labeled the “back-stage”
(Yasin and Yavas, 2001). The front-stage includes all operational tasks and activities,
which the customer directly interacts with. An example of such tasks and activities is
the process of checking-in a guest in a hotel. The back-stage, on the other hand,
includes all operational tasks and activities, which take place without direct interaction
with the customers. An example of such tasks and activities is the room cleaning
service in a hotel.