Management and the Arts, 3rd ed. Book

Revised to reflect the latest thinking and trends in managing organizations and people, Management and the Arts, Third Edition provides the reader with the practical tools necessary to manage an arts organization. The class-tested questions in each chapter help the reader to integrate the material and develop ideas as to how the situations and problems could have been handled. New case studies focus on the challenges facing managers and organizations every day, and new "In The News" quotes give the reader real-world examples of principles and theories. A new chapter focuses on developing career skills and options. Graduate school options and postgraduate training opportunities are discussed and professional organizations and conferences are highlighted. The reader will gain useful insights into management from such topics as:* The theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision making* Staffing and personal relations* The tools and techniques available from communicating effectively and keeping track of informationRead More