The Gerontologist as an AdministratorFor students and practitioners of gerontology, this indispensable text examines all aspects of administering services to older adults. Jeffrey A. Giordano and Thomas A. Rich, both professors of gerontology with extensive experience in administration, surveyed practicing administrators over a two-year period. The resulting integration of administrative theory and practice is evident throughout this book's 13 chapters, which address everything from leadership styles and management techniques to ethical issues and community relations. In addition, the authors thoroughly examine the most widely encountered facets of the typical gerontologist administrator's career, including communication, organizational structure, the role and function of human resources administration, motivation and productivity, supervisory responsibilities, staff development, financial management, strategic planning, program evaluation, and organizational change. |
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... accomplished at the cost of being inefficient . • Seek training and development opportunities to achieve management and leadership skills and abilities . • Maintain a vision of the future and be willing to make risk - taking decisions ...
... accomplishing tasks is the " special project . " These groups cut across department lines and focus on an assignment that can be accomplished in a relatively short duration . Special projects are often called " task forces . " A task ...
... accomplished in part by visibility , expression of commitment , and one - on - one interaction . This is especially ... accomplishing the goals of change . Administrators at all levels should be role models demonstrating a positive ...
Contents
Administering Services to Older Adults | 1 |
Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
Leadership Theory and Practice | 23 |
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The Gerontologist as an Administrator Jeffrey Anthone Giordano,Thomas A. Rich No preview available - 2001 |