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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... involves formal and informal activities that help the staff member develop career goals ( Weiner , 1990 ) . The career plan can be achieved by supporting formal training and higher education . Many organizations reimburse staff members ...
... involves making preliminary deci- sions about alternatives should certain circumstances arise , and developing a procedure for adjusting a plan to unanticipated circumstances . Successful plan- ning is more likely when planners have ...
... involves self - assessment and new skill training . • Job Redesign . This encompasses adjustments to one's job , often called job enrichment or job enlargement , in which additional tasks are assigned that are of interest to the ...
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 |