Title: The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0786448962
ISBN 13: 9780786448968
Binding: Paperback / softback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: New
Weight: 331 grams

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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.

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The late James T. Ziegenfuss, Jr., retired in 2011 from Penn State University where he was a management professor and active adviser to public and private organizations. He was the author of 13 books and more than 150 articles.

The late Patricia O'Rourke was a patient ombudsman at McGill University Health Centre for over 30 years and taught courses on alternative health care and healing at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.

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