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Index of Paper Presentations for the Parallel Sessions - Academy of ...

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<strong>the</strong> literature. The table below provides a summary <strong>of</strong> institutional factors that were consistent and inconsistent witho<strong>the</strong>r industrialized markets.6. Conclusion, implication, limitations and directions <strong>for</strong> future researchThis study has demonstrated <strong>the</strong> critical success factors <strong>of</strong> CRM implementation in a mobile telephony companybased in South Africa. The contingency factors that have been identified include: (1) channel mix (particularlyin<strong>for</strong>mal channel and social media), (2) Operating structure, (3) training and staff recruitment practices focusing onservice quality, (4) a governance framework and (5) government laws and industry regulations. Consequently,companies must adapt <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>of</strong>ferings to <strong>the</strong> local market bearing in mind <strong>the</strong>se key factors.The above-mentioned contingency factors could be useful to managers who want to enhance <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>irCRM programme.Areas <strong>for</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r research could include o<strong>the</strong>r countries in Africa or o<strong>the</strong>r industries such as <strong>the</strong> Financial services or<strong>the</strong> Retail industry. A longitudinal study to measure <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> a CRM implementation over time could also beundertaken.

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