Description
Management of Information Organizations
Chandos Information Professional Series
Author: Afzal Waseem
Language: EnglishSubject for Management of Information Organizations:
180 p. · 15.5x23.2 cm · Paperback
Description
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Dedication
List of figures
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Preface
About the author
Chapter 1: Information
Abstract:
Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom
Sources of information
Means to acquire information
Conclusion
Qualities of information
Content, conduit, and user
Human information behavior
Value of information
Chapter 2: Organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Brief history of early organizations and progression to the current ones
Organization theory perspectives
Application of organization theory perspectives to information organizations
Constituents of an organization
Organizational departments and functions
Chapter 3: Management
Abstract:
Introduction to management
Management process
Management in information organizations
Management in the information age
Chapter 4: Information organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Information organizations: definition and description
Important foundations
Information organizations sector
Libraries and museums: information organizations
Salient features of information organizations
Chapter 5: Role of information managers and information professionals in organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Information manager
Information professional
Epilogue
References
Index
- Provides a foundation of the core concepts (i.e., management, information, organizations, information organizations, and the role of information professionals in organizations)
- Brings a multi-disciplinary point-of-view to the reader: concepts will be drawn from management, organizational theory, information science, consumer behaviour, and economics. They will be used to present the whole thesis of the book
- A blend of both theoretical and practical perspectives will be showcased