Library Strategies: Politics: the art of the possible

摘要

Purpose - This paper seeks to argue that when managing strategically it is important for leaders tornview situations from multiple perspectives, one of which is the political point-of-view.rnDesign/methodology/approach - The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate how onerncan consider situations from the political vantage point.rnFindings - It is helpful for library directors to consider situations from the political perspective.rnPractical implications - This provides one point of view that should be considered when a leaderrncontemplates what actions to take.rnOriginality/value - This paper will help librarians better manage their libraries by considering thernpolitical perspective when assessing situations.