Customer Complaints and Types of Customers
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Human Resources
Customer

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Wysocki, Allen F., Karl W. Kepner, and Michelle Glasser. 2008. “Customer Complaints and Types of Customers: HR005 HR005, 8 2008”. EDIS 2008 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hr005-2008.

Abstract

This document discusses the importance of handling customer complaints effectively to provide superior customer performance. It identifies five types of complainers: Meek, Aggressive, High-Roller, Rip-Off, and Chronic Complainer, and offers tailored responses for each. The article emphasizes the need for organizations to acknowledge, identify, and handle complaints positively, suggesting a seven-step procedure for resolving complaints. It concludes by highlighting the necessity of training customer service personnel to manage complaints efficiently and encourages feedback for continuous improvement. Published May 2001.

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References

Albrecht, Karl. At America's Service: How Your Company Can Join the Customer Service Revolution. Warner Books. May 1995.

Kepner, Karl. FRE class discussions for AEB 4424 (Human Resource Management in Agribusiness).

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