New Library World, 2000; 101 (1158): 263-268
The importance of effective management for a successful
and productive organisation is stressed. Considers library
and information services managers as having a centre
stage role for leading their subordinates in the process of
bringing an effective management and good work output
for their organisations. Stresses the importance of
managers and their subordinates working together
through managerial roles and sharing a strategy for an
effective management process. Points out selfmanagement,
understanding individual's behaviour,
assertiveness, delegation, empowerment and good
relationships as some aspects that could help to harness
an effective management process to improve and
strengthen productivity.