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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... variety of approaches to diversity training . Training models and programs are readily available ( Caudron , 1994 ; Pearlman , 1996 ; Tan , Morris , & Romero , 1996 ) . SUMMARY Management tasks represent one dimension of administration ...
... variety of motivational methods . MOTIVATIONAL THEORY Numerous studies have provided a rich literature on motivational theory . Much of this information pertains to job performance and ways to increase productivity . Motivational theory ...
... variety . Gen- erally , the environment is thought to be motivating for staff who feel a sense of involvement , commitment , and importance . The writings and research of a number of students of motivation have identified some specific ...
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 |