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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... value diversity , the manager must possess the ability to engage diversity . This means developing diversity awareness and tolerance of ambiguity . Diver- sity awareness begins with self - examination of values , biases , and prejudices ...
... values , morals , and professional standards that help define administrative behavior ( Gatewood , Taylor , & Ferrell , 1995 ) . Administrative ethics extend far beyond legal constraints . They involve coop- erative relationships ...
... values and commitment . Many staff work- ing in organizations that provide programs for older adults are motivated by a strong commitment to the clients . Some staff have chosen education avenues that demonstrate the commitment , like ...
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 |