Solving Management Problems in Information Services
1st Edition
Table of Contents
Performance measurement; Cooperation and collaboration; The Pareto rule and the problems of user satisfaction; Impact and cost evaluation; Information and uncertainty; Forecasting and simulation; Conclusion.
Description
The book provides a practical approach to solving management problems in information and library services. The aim is to demonstrate that some simple mathematical techniques can be used to make the life of the harassed manager easier and more interesting.
Key Features
- Focuses on the problems first, rather than the theory
- Uses current examples and hot Topics
- Evidence-based: uses research studies to show what works and what does not
Readership
Information and library service managers, information management and business information technology students
Details
- No. of pages:
- 144
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Chandos Publishing 2006
- Published:
- 28th February 2006
- Imprint:
- Chandos Publishing
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781780630854
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781843341840
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781843341369
Ratings and Reviews
About the Authors
Christine Urquhart Author
Dr Christine Urquhart is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth. She leads postgraduate research training programmes in the Department. Her research interests concern information behaviour and health information management research. She has worked for the Department since 1993, and prior to that worked in a variety of information and library posts.
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Wales Aberystwyth, UK