Complaint handling
The tools to deal with customer complaints in conformity with fitting customer service standards whereas getting back the organization’s picture and reputation can be considered as several steps. (Symthe et al., 2003) It can start with reporting of the problem and following up after the problem. When the problem is reported the complaint listener should give thanks to the customers for taking the problem to your attention, treat the customer with courtesy, present the customer that you obviously understand their problem by listening and taking notes, ask questions to make clear the situation, summarize back to the customer your understanding of the problem, respond to the problem quickly as much as you can, and tell the customer how it will be handled.
McDonald uses feedback program created by Service Management Group Inc. (SMG) in dealing with customer feedbacks (QSR Magazine, 2014). McDonald’s customers can provide real-time feedback and comments for the customers. This system is easy to use for customers in the digital age. Customers are allowed to give their negative complaints through various channels such as corporate websites, social media platforms and etc. Furthermore, this program enables McDonald to cope with complaints and turn negative customer views including negative WOM into perfect chance to make future improvement for impressive services.