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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... Commitment . It is the responsibility of the leader to create commitment that overrides personal interest ( Bennis & Nanus , 1985 ; Zaleznik , 1989 ) . Obtaining behavior from followers that demonstrates commitment is expected of ...
... commitment . Many staff work- ing in organizations that provide programs for older adults are motivated by a strong commitment to the clients . Some staff have chosen education avenues that demonstrate the commitment , like geriatric ...
... commitment is being exploited . Ex- cessive appeals to values and requests for commitment in lieu of concrete or observable relief or reward over time will erode commitment . Exploitation is frequently the reason for the disenchanted ...
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 |