Management of Information Organizations
Author | : Waseem Afzal |
Publisher | : Chandos Publishing |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 1843346249 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781843346241 |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Management of Information Organizations provides a foundation of the core concepts of management as they relate to information organizations. Waseem Afzal presents a broad view of information organizations such as libraries, museums, the media, and publishers and analyzes the nature of management in these organizations and how information professionals are affected by such management systems. Using a multi-disciplinary point of view, his book draws from management and organizational theory, information science, consumer behavior, and economics. Blending the theoretical with the practical, LIS students as well as current information professionals will be able to understand how fundamental management concepts are applicable to their profession.