Google tests a feature that calls businesses on your behalf and holds until an agent is available | TechCrunch::Google is testing a feature that places a call to a business , waits on hold and then give you a call once a representative is available.

  • FauxPseudo
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    10 months ago

    And if successful then companies will hire even less people to take your calls because their KPIs will show that people are willing to wait even longer for a resolution.

    This is a bandaid that has the potential to make things worse.

    • @afraid_of_zombies
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      10 months ago

      Moral hazard I think the term you are looking for here. Might be wrong could also be preverse incentive.

      • FauxPseudo
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        210 months ago

        It definitely has a moral hazard aspect. Thank you.

      • FauxPseudo
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        210 months ago

        Negative Externalities also applies