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Publication Date: 2019
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Customer Relationships Management for Improved Productivity
Smith, Alan D.
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, v10 n2 Article 4 p40-48 2019
Customer relationship management (CRM) is a core business strategy for most organizations. In today's global economy, it is essential for organizations to find ways of increasing their productivity. This article discusses the operations management's decision of customer relationships management. It is vital for a business to motivate its employees and use the best strategies to facilitate customer relations. The CRM-enabled strategy focuses on two organizations in the NE Ohio area: Progressive Corporation and KeyCorp Bank. The structure of this chapter is reflective of the qualitative business case study using best practices. Initially, a description of the companies' current strategies and software that promotes CRM is followed by some of its major strategic initiatives to foster the development of CRM. This basic case study approach aims to provide an understanding of the transitions, challenges, and the implementation of CRM in these organizations.
Descriptors: Business, Productivity, Employees, Interpersonal Relationship, Corporations, Computer Software, Best Practices, Satisfaction, Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Internet, Web Sites
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