An exploratory study of consumer complaining behaviour (CCB) in Saudi Arabia

Saeed Badghaish, Richard Fletcher, John Stanton

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    Abstract

    This paper presents an exploratory study intended to obtain a better understanding of consumer complaint behaviour (CCB) in Saudi Arabia in terms of whether differences exist between Filipino guest workers and Saudi nationals. Drawing from the CCB literature, two questions were posed: When dissatisfied with a product, how do the customers proceed to complain? Do differences in complaining behaviour exist between customers of different nationality residing in Saudi Arabia? Focus groups, interviews and observation of complainants are used to provide evidence of differences in terms oif expectations, style of complaining and assessment of the complaints handling process, justifying future research into the causes.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of ANZMAC 2012: 3-5 December 2012, University of South Australia, Adelaide, S.A.
    PublisherEhrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)9780646563305
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventAustralian & New Zealand Marketing Academy. Conference -
    Duration: 3 Dec 2012 → …

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    Name
    ISSN (Print)1447-3275

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralian & New Zealand Marketing Academy. Conference
    Period3/12/12 → …

    Keywords

    • consumer complaints
    • consumer behaviour
    • Saudi Arabia
    • cross-cultural studies

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