James Meyrick Croker: A Model for Professional Behavior
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HF Akers ; MA Foley [1] ; RG Smith ; LM Rusten ; RJ Olive [2] ; RWA McCray ; KR El-Atem ; JP Brown [3] ; V Woodford ; A Boí
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[1] University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
Australia
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[2] University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Australia
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[3] University ofTexas Health Science Center, San Antonio
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- Localización: Journal of the history of dentistry: Official publication of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, ISSN 1089-6287, Vol. 68, Nº. 1, 2020, págs. 12-28
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The rationale that underpins volunteering has long fascinated behavioral scientists. James Meyrick Croker's personal life, professional career and community engagement conform to the classic twentieth century model for professional behavior. Accordingly, the authors use historical methods of investigation to evaluate the influences on and the legacies from a remarkable contribution to the professions and the community. Toe narrative demonstrates elements of altruism, collaboration, conviction, compassion, drive, entrepreneurialism, familial and grammar school influence, leadership, pragmatism and vision. Croker's professional and community · service was multi-organizational. Concurrent demands on his time warranted discipline, energy and expertise. For the behavioral scientist, achievement, affiliation, nature and nurture appear relevant to the outcome. Available archives provide no evidence of ego-driven motivation. Leadership style was transformational not transactional. Major legacies to the national and state Australian Dental Associations are ADAQ Christensen House (1972-1980), the eventual financia! stability for the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch, formal dental assistant training, policies of the Australian and Queensland Councils of Professions, a notable Goddard Oration and the successful 24th Australian Dental Congress.
