The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program - Paperback

The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program - Paperback

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The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program - Paperback

The Ombudsman Handbook: Designing and Managing an Effective Problem-Solving Program - Paperback

$60.38
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by James T. Ziegenfuss (Author), Patricia O'Rourke (Author)

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.

Author Biography

James T. Ziegenfuss, Jr., a management professor at Penn State University and an active adviser to public and private organizations, is the author of 13 books and more than 150 articles. Patricia O'Rourke was a patient ombudsman at McGill University Health Centre for 30 years and teaches courses on alternative health care and healing at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.

Number of Pages: 214
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: December 30, 2010

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