Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR614 - TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)

Code: TR614 Course Title: CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer KORAY ÇAMLICA (koraycamlica@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of customer relations and complaint management in the tourism sector. Students will specialize in ensuring customer satisfaction, managing complaints effectively, and maintaining customer relationships in the long term. The course aims to provide students with practical experiences by providing practical examples and case studies along with theoretical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understand and Apply Fundamental Concepts of Customer Relations and Complaint Management PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Develop Skills for Effective Complaint Management PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Evaluate and Apply Advanced CRM Tools and Ethical Practices PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-5 Has detailed information about statistical analysis types.
PO-6 Knows and applies scientific ethical rules
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 Analyze and Implement Case Studies for Practical Application PO-4 Has advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This content will provide doctoral-level students in the field of tourism guidance with a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills in customer relations and complaint management.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Fundamentals of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Customer Expectations and Satisfaction Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Tools for Customer Relationship Management Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Complaint Management Process Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Complaint Analysis and Reporting Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Methods for Resolving Complaints Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Communication Skills in Customer Relations Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Case Studies: Successful CRM Applications Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Case Studies: Successful Complaint Management Examples Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Innovative Approaches in Customer Relations Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Ethics in Customer Relations and Complaint Management Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Group Work: Complaint Management Strategies Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 General Review and Exam Preparation Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Müşteri İlişkileri Yönetimi, Dr. Ömer Baybars Tek, Seçkin Yayıncılık
2 Customer Relationship Management: Concepts and Technologies; Francis Buttle, Stan Maklan; Routledge Publishing
Required Course instruments and materials
Books, articles, projection, internet resources, lecture notes

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 2 30
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 6 5 30
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 5 25
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180