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Organisational Culture for Information Managers
Gillian Oliver (Author)
9781843346500, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 4 March 2011
192 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.35 kg
"…informative and well-reasoned and is highly recommended., The Australian Library JournalThis book will appeal to those who enjoy a fresh perspective and wish to deepen their understanding of the diverse organisational cultures in our globalised world." --The Australian Library Journal
In today’s digital environment the workplace is characterised by individuals creating information perhaps independently of formal systems, or establishing new systems without knowledge of information management requirements. This book explains and explores the concept of organisational culture, specifically within the domain of information management. It draws on the author's wide-ranging practical experience in different workplaces and uses research findings from cross-cultural studies of information management.
List of tables About the author Introduction Scope and audience Structure Chapter 1: The significance of organisational culture Abstract: Introduction Why is understanding organisational culture so important? Organisational culture and information management – academic research What is organisational culture? Summary and conclusions Chapter 2: National culture Abstract: Introduction The debate surrounding national culture Models of national culture Hofstede’s dimensions Summary and conclusions Chapter 3: The structural environment Abstract: Introduction Language Regional technological infrastructure Overview of the regulatory environment Privacy Freedom of information Conclusion Chapter 4: Occupational culture Abstract: Introduction Occupational culture Occupational culture and information behaviours The impact of occupational culture on information management in a university Our occupational cultures Conclusion Chapter 5: Corporate culture Abstract: Introduction Corporate culture – the tip of the iceberg Management style In-house language and narratives Visual cues inside the organisation External representation Conclusions Chapter 6: Assessing information culture Abstract: Introduction Framework for assessment Conclusions Chapter 7: Scenarios Abstract: Introduction Organisation types Scenario one: establishing a special library service Scenario two: developing a business case for a digital library Scenario three: implementing an electronic document and records management system (EDRMS) Scenario four: establishing an in-house archives repository Conclusions Conclusion Index
Subject Areas: Library, archive & information management [GLC], Library & information sciences [GL]
