{"product_id":"the-gerontologist-as-an-administrator","title":"The Gerontologist as an Administrator:","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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 books 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 administrators 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.  Both undergraduate and graduate students of gerontology will benefit from using Giordano and Richs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966582845493,"sku":"ByrdShop_0865693064","price":93.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780865693067.jpg?v=1770569835","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-gerontologist-as-an-administrator","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}