When Responding to a Request for Adjustment When a Third

question 27

Multiple Choice

When responding to a request for adjustment when a third party is at fault,the best approach is to

• A) refuse the claim and suggest that the customer sue the third party.
• B) refuse the claim but forward the paperwork to the third party.
• C) respond promptly, explaining how the problem will be solved.
• D) honor the claim but explain that your company was not at fault.
• E) refuse the claim, but assure the customer that you will never do business with the third party again.

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