You were in a dilemma when you received a claim and request for adjustment from Ahlam who is one of your main customers. Ahlam was clearly at fault, but you know that if you refuse her claim, you will not only lose her but also her friends and followers on social media who will hear only one side of the story. As a result, you decide to grant Ahlam her claim and to grant her the adjustment she requested. For your reply to be effective, it must: *         A.Point fingers to a third party who was responsible for this unpleasant situation.       B.Imply that you will grant all of Ahlam’s claims to keep her satisfied always.       C.Make an exaggerated apology so Ahlam can excuse you.       D.Educate Ahlam about steps needed to avoid similar outcomes in the future.       E.Make an exaggerated apology so Ahlam doesn’t give a negative review on social media.

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You were in a dilemma when you received a claim and request for adjustment from Ahlam who is one of your main customers. Ahlam was clearly at fault, but you know that if you refuse her claim, you will not only lose her but also her friends and followers on social media who will hear only one side of the story. As a result, you decide to grant Ahlam her claim and to grant her the adjustment she requested. For your reply to be effective, it must: *
 
 
 
 
A.Point fingers to a third party who was responsible for this unpleasant situation.
 
 
 
B.Imply that you will grant all of Ahlam’s claims to keep her satisfied always.
 
 
 
C.Make an exaggerated apology so Ahlam can excuse you.
 
 
 
D.Educate Ahlam about steps needed to avoid similar outcomes in the future.
 
 
 
E.Make an exaggerated apology so Ahlam doesn’t give a negative review on social media.
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