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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... serve older adults are from many dif- ferent disciplines . Some are members of professions ; others are at various levels of professionalism . Many practitioners have crossed over from other areas of service with limited knowledge of ...
... serve as a checklist for ex- pected behavior and as a road map for learning how to be a more effective gerontologist administrator : • Maintain a clear focus on the mission so that the organization serves its basic purpose ( Mintzberg ...
... Serve the Public Interest Serve the public , beyond serving oneself . ASPA members are committed to : 1. Exercise discretionary authority to promote the public interest . 2. Oppose all forms of discrimination and harassment , and ...
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 |