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Which one of the following is the BEST definition of the term service management?

The correct answer is A. A set of specialized organizational capabilities for providing value to customers in the form. Service management is formally defined as a set of specialized organizational capabilities that enable value delivery to customers through services. This question tests recall of the precise ITIL definition.

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Question

Which one of the following is the BEST definition of the term service management?

Options

  • AA set of specialized organizational capabilities for providing value to customers in the form
  • BA group of interacting, interrelated, or independent components that form a unified whole,
  • CThe management of functions within an organization to perform certain activities
  • DUnits of organizations with roles to perform certain activities

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    90% (35)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Service management is formally defined as a set of specialized organizational capabilities that enable value delivery to customers through services. This question tests recall of the precise ITIL definition.

AA set of specialized organizational capabilities for providing value to customers in the formCorrect

ITIL defines service management as 'a set of specialized organizational capabilities for providing value to customers in the form of services.' This definition emphasizes that organizations must develop specialized capabilities - not just generic functions - specifically oriented toward delivering value, which distinguishes service management from general management disciplines.

BA group of interacting, interrelated, or independent components that form a unified whole,

This describes a system (interacting and interrelated components forming a unified whole), which is the ITIL definition of a 'system,' not service management.

CThe management of functions within an organization to perform certain activities

This describes the generic management of organizational functions, which is too broad and does not capture the value-delivery and specialization aspects of service management.

DUnits of organizations with roles to perform certain activities

This describes the definition of a 'team' or 'group' within an organization, not the concept of service management.

Concept tested: ITIL definition of service management

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation

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