Automotive Service Management, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2019

  • Andrew Rezin
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Complete guide to managing an automotive repair business, for both the novice and the professional.

Automotive Service Management: Principles into Practice is the most comprehensive text available to address the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage or own an automotive repair business. Conversational and full of real-world examples, the text builds from basic knowledge of the industry and fundamental organisational and communication skills up through advanced leadership, planning, and human resource management.

The 3rd edition includes the most up-to-date guidance on leadership, industry skill sets, and practical applications, plus a sample ASE C1 Service Consultant Test to help students prepare for success on this certification exam.

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  • 1. The Automotive Service Industry
  • 2. Physical Resources
  • 3. Human Resources
  • 4. The Repair System
  • 5. Repair Documents
  • 6. Classic Management
  • 7. The Quality Movement
  • 8. Leadership
  • 9. The Complex Role of Management
  • 10. Ethics and Stewardship
  • 11. Vision, Mission, and Values
  • 12. Strategic Planning
  • 13. Developing Goals
  • 14. Decision Making
  • 15. Income, Expenses, and Profit
  • 16. Compensation Plans
  • 17. Staffing and Shop Capacity
  • 18. Analysis and Action
  • 19. Financial Forecasting
  • 20. Managing Yourself
  • 21. Organizing Tips and Tools
  • 22. The Value of Satisfied Customers
  • 23. Building Basic Communication Skills
  • 24. Resolving Customer Disputes
  • 25. Recruiting and Selection
  • 26. Motivating Employees
  • 27. Progressive Discipline
  • 28. Marketing and Mass Media
  • 29. Target Marketing and Building an Identity
  • 30. Point-of-Purchase Merchandising
  • 31. Selling Service
  • 32. Legal Guidelines for Service Operations
  • 33. Warranties and Service Agreements
  • 34. Workplace Safety

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