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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... environment . Administrators are models of behavior who influence the environment and can foster an ethical climate ( Levy , 1985 ) . A positive organ- izational culture includes an atmosphere free of ageism , a proactive training ...
... environment ( Blanchard & Johnson , 1982 ; Lewis , 1997 ) . Informal social rec- ognition , given verbally , by note , e - mail , or group acknowledgment , contributes to the work environment . More formal programs include staff person ...
... environment . The remainder of this chapter will focus first on environmental conditions that foster motivation for ... ENVIRONMENT The work environment powerfully affects motivation and productivity . Stem- ming from the classic ...
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 |