Table of contents
The importance of information
David KayeGood information is essential for effective operation and decisionmaking at all levels in businesses. Identifies and illustrates thedifferent kinds of information by the complex…
Sources of information, formal and informal
David KayeDiscusses the classification of information sources, by format,status and location. Proposes a typology which plots the formal/informaldimension against the personal/impersonal…
Using libraries
Tony Oulton, Shelagh FisherAdvances in technology and telecommunication have enabled librariesto provide access to information beyond their own bookstocks. Providesan introduction to the library environment…
Access to information
Shelagh FisherProvides an outline of the main types of published informationavailable, and found in libraries. Examines first a range of potentiallyuseful types of information available within…
Information on management
Maria E. BurkeThere have been many developments in recent years concerning thetheory and practice of management. Keeping up to date in this area isvital to the busy manager – new areas such as…
Sources of UK business information
Maria E. BurkeEndeavours to guide managers through the maze of businessinformation. Does not pretend to be a survey of all existing businessliterature, but provides pointers in three key areas…
Business information in Western Europe and the EU
Jo DrewGives an overview of the European Commission and its directives,including its production of services designed to meet the needs ofmanagers in information retrieval. Assesses its…
Central and Eastern European business information: a review
Jo DrewPlots the changes that have taken place in the Central and EasternEuropean region, and the impact this has had on access to and provisionof business information services available…
Chinese business information: a review
Jo DrewPlots the changes which have taken place in China′s internationaland trade activities in the last 20 years. Gives an overview of China′sinformation industry; the relationship…
Management research for information
Tony OultonSuggests that the conclusions of a research study, whether one′sown or another′s have value as a source of information for decisionmaking. Aims to remind experienced managers and…
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0025-1747Online date, start – end:
1967Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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Journal of Management History (Archive)Editor:
- Brandon Randolph-Seng (Editor-in-Chief)