The importance of managing strategically
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to argue that it is important to think strategically when managing a library.
Design/methodology/approach
Discusses and gives examples to illustrate why one should manage strategically.
Findings
That a library administrator needs to think strategically, especially when managing the budget.
Practical implications
This is a very useful source of finding out the fundamentals of each of the basic kinds of budgeting systems. In addition, the article gives many references for finding out more about each of these methods.
Originality/value
Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to create a strategy and to keep it in mind when managing, particularly when dealing with fiscal matters.
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Citation
Lin, M. (2007), "The importance of managing strategically", The Bottom Line, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 167-171. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450710844021
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited