Managing Media Firms and Industries What's So Special About Media Management?

This volume provides rich insight into the nature and practice of media management. Contributions assess the degree to which management of media firms requires a unique set of skills, highlighting similarities and differences of media firms compared with other industries in terms of management pract...

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Other Authors: Lowe, Gregory Ferrell (Editor), Brown, Charles (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Media Business and Innovation
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This volume provides rich insight into the nature and practice of media management. Contributions assess the degree to which management of media firms requires a unique set of skills, highlighting similarities and differences of media firms compared with other industries in terms of management practices, HR development and operational aspects. Success and limitations of research on media management theory is evaluated, both drawing on management theory and examining insights from other disciplines. Dimensions for future research are considered along with practical implications for media managers and corporate structures. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, advanced students and practitioners in media industries
Physical Description:X, 382 p. 20 illus., 17 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319085159