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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... individuals , the manner , tone , and body posture convey self - assurance . People perceive the leader is speaking directly to them . Communication of vision . Persistent presentation of a goal ( or goals ) that is important and ...
... individuals and the group , or the behavior of individuals in organizations . There are no rules to guide management theorists . It is useful to distinguish between management theories , which are primarily conceptual and relate to be ...
... individuals who work with older adults experience social acceptance . Odiorne ( 1987 ) suggests that social acceptance is achieved when there is a com- mitment to common goals . The strongest commitment is achieved when an individual's ...
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 |