
Excellence in Business Communication (11th Edition)
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Author: John V. Thill, Courtland L. Bovee
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 15LOC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Guidelines of a message if you are responding to a claim or complaint when a third party is at fault.
Introduction:
In responding when a third party is at fault there are several guidelines to follow. Evaluate the situation and review your company’s policies before responding. Avoid placing blame; focus on the solution. Regardless of who is responsible for resolving the situation, let the customer know what will happen to resolve the problem.
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