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Annex 5A: Example coding system for Incident/request classification

Type of Incident Main Category Sub-category Indication Priority

FailureSoftwareWordprocessing2
Spreadsheet2
Business application1
HardwareMainframe1
Midrange1
Workstation2
Etc...

ServicePassword reset1
request
Change toner3
cartridge
Help User Office software3
Business application2
Etc...

Note: 'Priority' order to handle Incidents is primarily defined by impact and urgency. Depending on the type of call, an indication of impact and urgency (and thus priority) can be given in advance. Thus priority is often based on experience or agreements/expectations with the Customer.
Linking an 'indication priority' to a 'type of Incident' also speeds up the classification process and helps the Service Desk staff to be consistent in assigning priorities.

 

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