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PeopleCert ITIL DSV Exam - Topic 2 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's ITIL DSV exam
Question #: 29
Topic #: 2
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Through a virtual call with the Service Manager, a top consumer is complaining about the response time of the staff o delivering new laptops. However, all targets are met. The Service Manager listens to the issue, considers its importance, and proposes to review the Service Level Agreement. Which type of listening is the most appropriate for this situation?

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Suggested Answer: D

In ITIL 4, especially in the 'Drive Stakeholder Value' module, empathic listening is crucial when dealing with customer complaints, especially when they concern service perceptions that are not fully addressed by meeting formal targets. Empathic listening involves fully understanding the customer's feelings and concerns and responding in a way that shows genuine care and willingness to improve the service experience.

Option A (Incorrect): Positive Listening may involve an upbeat, affirmative approach but lacks the depth of understanding needed in this scenario.

Option B (Incorrect): Attentive Listening involves focusing on the speaker and their message but may not fully engage with the emotional content of the message.

Option C (Incorrect): Selective Listening refers to focusing on parts of the conversation, which is not appropriate in a situation requiring full understanding and empathy.

Option D (Correct): Empathic Listening is the correct answer. The Service Manager's willingness to consider the importance of the issue and propose a review of the Service Level Agreement shows an understanding of the customer's concerns beyond just the factual data.


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Lawana
1 day ago
Wait, how can they meet targets but still have complaints?
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Ressie
6 days ago
Totally agree, the manager needs to focus on the customer's concerns!
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Zena
12 days ago
Empathic listening is the way to go. The manager should be putting themselves in the customer's shoes.
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Freeman
17 days ago
Positive listening? More like positive thinking. The manager needs to actually address the customer's concerns.
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Margurite
22 days ago
Empathic listening, for sure. The customer is the priority, and the manager needs to show they're on their side.
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Rana
27 days ago
Selective listening? Really? The manager should be listening to the customer, not just the parts they want to hear.
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Leota
1 month ago
I lean towards empathic listening, but I wonder if attentive listening could also fit since the manager is considering the issue seriously.
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Deonna
1 month ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we discussed how to handle complaints. I feel like positive listening could apply here too.
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Ma
1 month ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about attentive listening being important in customer service situations.
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Luann
2 months ago
I think the key is that the Service Manager is trying to address an issue that's important to the customer, even though the targets are being met. That suggests they need to really listen and try to understand the customer's perspective, so I'm going with D) Empathic listening.
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Thea
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused. If all the targets are being met, why would the Service Manager need to review the Service Level Agreement? Shouldn't they just be focusing on understanding the customer's concerns? I'm not sure if D) is the right answer here.
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Jill
2 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The Service Manager is trying to understand the customer's perspective and find a solution, so D) Empathic listening is definitely the way to go. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Sophia
2 months ago
Attentive listening is key. The manager needs to fully understand the issue before proposing any changes to the SLA.
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Hobert
2 months ago
I think it's definitely B) Attentive Listening.
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Val
2 months ago
I think it might be empathic listening since the Service Manager needs to understand the consumer's feelings about the response time.
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Barbra
3 months ago
Empathic listening is the way to go here. The customer is clearly frustrated, and the manager needs to show they understand and care.
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Samira
3 months ago
Hmm, I think the key here is that the Service Manager is trying to address the customer's concerns, even though the targets are being met. That suggests they need to really listen and understand the issue, so I'm leaning towards D) Empathic listening.
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Solange
3 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the differences between the types of listening. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Taryn
3 months ago
Both are important, but empathic could build better rapport.
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