Nell2015
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| BibType | ARTICLE |
| Key | Nell2015 |
| Author(s) | Louise Nell, Leo Lentz, Henk Pander Maat, Tom Koole |
| Title | Pension helpdesk calls: A repair mechanism in the client communication of financial institutions |
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| Tag(s) | EMCA, pension helpdesk calls, client communication |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Language | English |
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| Journal | Studies in Communication Sciences |
| Volume | 15 |
| Number | 1 |
| Pages | 103–110 |
| URL | Link |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.scoms.2015.02.002 |
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the role of helpdesk calls in the client communication package of pension funds.Our audio-corpus of 77 helpdesk calls contained 104 client questions. These show that clients seem tocall the helpdesk in order to repair a comprehension problem, to find specific information they missed,to repair incorrect information or an administrative failure. In terms of Media Synchronicity Theory,helpdesk calls are most often used to repair unsuccessful conveyance processes by providing extra infor-mation, rectifying information or by addressing misunderstandings. Overall, the helpdesk is only usedfor straightforward inquiries and problems, not for financial advice.
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