Managing in the information age

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Title:

Author:

Prentice, Ann E.

ISBN:

9780810852068

Personal Author:

Prentice, Ann E.

Publication Information:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2005.

Physical Description:

v, 405 p. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

The changing environment in which we live and work -- The sociopolitical and organizational context of information agencies -- Diversity in the workforce -- Ethical issues -- The organization and its function -- Leadership -- Motivation, management, and the manager -- Communication -- Marketing -- Innovation and planning -- Organizing work -- Decision making -- Staffing systems -- Performance appraisal -- Program management and evaluation -- Financial management -- Planning and managing physical facilities -- Knowledge management.

Subject Term:

Library administration.

Library administration -- United States.

Management.

Bibliotheken.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip054/2004026808.html

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Summary

Management is the art of bringing people and resources together to achieve an objective. Technology has provided many new tools to assist in managing, particularly in the management of resources. Prentice places management within its social, economic, and political context; showing how management attitudes and activities are closely related to the environment in which they are practiced. Overarching issues such as the importance of diversity in the workplace and the need for ethical approaches to managing are given due attention, while both theory and practice are brought together by discussing the leadership, motivation, communication, and marketing of the organization. Key organization management issues include:

· Innovation and planning
· Organizing work
· Decision making
· Staffing
· Performance evaluation
· Program management and evaluation
· Financial planning and management
· Planning and managing physical facilities
· Knowledge management

Prentice provides the information needed to master the ability to manage in an ever-changing environment created by technology. This book will be essential reading for the aspiring professional.