This practice- and research-based book caters to the needs of executive
managers who see customer satisfaction as their primary goal. The
authors identify the need for an effective complaint management strategy
that prevents the loss of dissatisfied customers. Dissatisfied customers
are at risk of migrating; accordingly, neglecting professional complaint
management poses a considerable threat to customer relationships, sales
and profits.
The book offers a comprehensive management concept, which emphasizes
direct contact with the complainant by employing complaint stimulation,
acceptance, processing and reaction. Further, it discusses the relevant
'backstage' tasks involved in using complaint information to achieve
quality improvements and cost reductions through complaint analysis,
controlling and reporting.