The ombudsman handbook designing and managing an effective problem-solving program /

"This book presents the ombudsman in concept and practice, offering design and details from start-up to key activities and roles, as well as the benefits for the top executives, employees and customers. Case studies from numerous fields are examined to illustrate how a strong ombudsman program...

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Main Author: Ziegenfuss, James T.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: O'Rourke, Patricia, 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., c2011.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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245 1 4 |a The ombudsman handbook  |h [electronic resource] :  |b designing and managing an effective problem-solving program /  |c James T. Ziegenfuss, Jr., and Patricia O'Rourke. 
260 |a Jefferson, N.C. :  |b McFarland & Co., Inc.,  |c c2011. 
300 |a ix, 204 p. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a Purpose, principles and procedures -- Human resources problems and the need for ombudsmen -- Method for solving organizational problems -- Ombudsmen in diverse settings : distinctions and similarities -- Problem solving methods -- Implementing an effective ombudsman program : a guide for human resources managers -- Designing and implementing an ombudsman program -- Using authority and power as tools for effective problem solving -- A day in the life of an organizational ombudsman -- Ombudsman experiences: learning that all problems are important -- Value to top management -- Information for the practicing or aspiring ombudsman -- The ombudsman in the structure of the organization -- Ethical and legal issues -- Evaluation and control -- Bottom-line beneþts of problem solving programs -- The future. 
520 |a "This book presents the ombudsman in concept and practice, offering design and details from start-up to key activities and roles, as well as the benefits for the top executives, employees and 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."--Provided by publisher. 
533 |a Electronic reproduction.  |b Palo Alto, Calif. :  |c ebrary,  |d 2011.  |n Available via World Wide Web.  |n Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 
650 0 |a Personnel management. 
650 0 |a Problem solving  |v Case studies. 
650 0 |a Ombudspersons. 
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