The Gerontologist as an Administrator
Both undergraduate and graduate students of gerontology will benefit from using Giordano and Rich's book as a core text for administration courses. Professors of gerontology administration will be relieved at last to have found a work that emphasizes the unique requirements of administrating older adult programs. The authors consider all three service sectors--private, public, and not-for-profit--in addressing those who are now in administration, those who aspire to be administrators, and those who will be surprised someday to be offered administrative responsibilities. Assuming a basic knowledge of gerontology, the text includes a learning experience following each chapter that allows readers to apply their knowledge of the field in a practical manner. Other special features include information on such contemporary challenges as how to use volunteers effectively, how to integrate ethics into programs for older adults, how to involve staff in administrative activities, how to make the most of public relations and fund-raising opportunities, and how to develop special projects. |
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The professional organization tends to be an open system that considers constant change a given and attends to factors external to the organization . Modern organizational structures lean toward open systems . In Chapter 3 we discussed ...
In the formal organization , norms strongly support " following the rules , " and administrators are held accountable ... Formulation of policies and procedures is more participatory in professional organizations that are not directly ...
a In short , these organizations , like most , are a product of the reality of the situation ( Likert , 1967 ) . The organizational charts presented are examples of each of the three sectors that provide programs for older adults : not ...
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Contents
Administering Services to Older Adults | 1 |
Leadership Theory and Practice | 23 |
Management Theory and Practice | 45 |
Copyright | |
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