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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Bibliographic Details
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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Table of Contents:
  • 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.