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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... become more formal over time and , with growth , more complex . In modern organizations , there is a tendency to focus on technology as a major determinant of structure . Two types of technology can be identified . The technologies ...
... become expected after several years , and in a given year , when not awarded , this creates a morale problem . Individuals who are not directly eligible for a bonus or incentive pay may experience jealousy and resentment , especially if ...
... become isolated . Simply replacing people will not change the culture . The culture is frequently so strong it can shape the administrators . Cultural change is indicated when there is deterioration of the purpose of the organization ...
Contents
Administering Services to Older Adults | 1 |
Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
Leadership Theory and Practice | 23 |
Copyright | |
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The Gerontologist as an Administrator Jeffrey Anthone Giordano,Thomas A. Rich No preview available - 2001 |