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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #178

Which of the following is an objective of business relationship management?

The correct answer is B. To ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Business Relationship Management (BRM) is focused on maintaining a positive relationship between the service provider and its customers, with ensuring high customer satisfaction as a core objective.

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Question

Which of the following is an objective of business relationship management?

Options

  • ATo identify patterns of business activity
  • BTo ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
  • CTo secure funding to manage the provision of services
  • DTo ensure strategic plans for IT services exist

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    89% (40)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

Business Relationship Management (BRM) is focused on maintaining a positive relationship between the service provider and its customers, with ensuring high customer satisfaction as a core objective.

ATo identify patterns of business activity

Identifying patterns of business activity is an objective of Demand Management, which forecasts and influences customer demand for services.

BTo ensure high levels of customer satisfactionCorrect

BRM's primary objective is to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by understanding customer needs, managing expectations, and identifying changes in the business environment that could affect service delivery. It acts as the bridge between the customer and the IT service provider to ensure services continue to meet business needs. Satisfaction measurement and feedback loops are central BRM activities.

CTo secure funding to manage the provision of services

Securing funding for service provision is the responsibility of Financial Management for IT Services, not BRM.

DTo ensure strategic plans for IT services exist

Ensuring strategic IT service plans exist falls under Service Strategy and Portfolio Management, not Business Relationship Management.

Concept tested: Business Relationship Management objectives in ITIL

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management

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