Percent of incidents incorrectly classified

Definition

An important efficiency measure. Incorrectly classified incidents are likely to be misrouted, resulting in lost time and effort. This measure is a significant indicator as to the level of inefficiency within the incident management system. Incorrect classifications are often detected upon resolution when the original classification and resolution classification are compared. Source: <a href='http://www.servicemanagement101.net'>Service Management 101</a>

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incident, efficiency, solution, resolution, accuracy, management

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Category: USM540 Service Incident Management · Added: May 17, 2026