Participative management in medical college libraries of Orissa: a comparative study
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevailing managerial situation in medical college libraries in Orissa, India related to participative management.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on survey research with structured questionnaire.
Findings
Allopathic college library professionals in the survey were more participative than their counterparts in other medical areas, although across the board, professionals seemed motivated for their organizations to succeed and were keen to be involved in the management processes in achieving that.
Research limitations/implications
The research is limited to one state of the country of India, but may be of interest to researchers in other countries investigating similar issues around participative management.
Originality/value
The paper provides a snapshot of a specific regional approach to organizational characteristics.
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Citation
Jena, P. and Rautaray, B. (2010), "Participative management in medical college libraries of Orissa: a comparative study", Library Review, Vol. 59 No. 3, pp. 213-225. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242531011031197
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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