Public and private organizations can benefit from the creation and implementation of an ombudsman program designed to problem-solve at the organizational level. This timely book presents the ombudsman in concept and in practice, offering full design and operational details from start-up to key activities and roles, as well as the benefits for the top executives, the employees and the customers. Case studies from numerous fields are examined to illustrate how a strong ombudsman program is vital to avoiding litigation, resolving conflicts and assisting management.
By:
James T. Ziegenfuss Jr., Patricia O’Rourke Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 295g ISBN:9780786448968 ISBN 10: 0786448962 Pages: 204 Publication Date:15 February 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program
“a highly readable volume with an extensive bibliography”—SciTech Book News; “essential”—Journal of the International Ombudsman Association.