Managing Organizations in the Creative Economy

Organizational Behaviour for the Cultural Sector

Paul Saintilan author David Schreiber author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st May '23

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The creative and cultural industries represent a growing and important sector in the global economy. Thriving in these industries is particularly tough and organizations face unique challenges in the digital age. This textbook provides a vivid initiation into the creative industries workplace.

Managing Organizations in the Creative Economy is the first textbook of its kind, introducing organizational behaviour theories and applying them to the creative world. The text is underpinned by the latest research and theoretical insights into creative industries management and organizational behaviour, covering key topics such as structure, culture and the management of change and creativity as well as contemporary issues such as diversity, sustainability, managing stress, wellbeing and self-care, and remote working. The authors bring theory to life through practical examples and cases provided by industry experts, supported by specially created companion videos featuring managerial responses to the cases.

This second edition textbook provides readers with an updated applied theoretical understanding of organizational behaviour that will be of particular benefit to those looking to work in the creative and cultural industries. Students on courses such as arts business, arts management and music business, and even students within the broader study of the entertainment and creative industries, will find this to be a vital read.

"A vital resource for anyone involved in arts management, arts business, economics, agribusiness, and the finance industry, this book effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering real-world examples drawn from the creative and cultural industries. It offers practical insights into management and organizational behavior in creative contexts, making it especially useful for students studying the entertainment industries and for those aiming to enter the sector as future creative professionals or managers. Through its use of case studies and applied theory, the book equips students and emerging professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complexities and build meaningful, sustainable careers in the creative sector." Yovita Aryani, The Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society

"The uniqueness of cultural organizations stems from their subordination to artistic creativities and the fact that such symbolic creativities are not bound to set rules. This means that effective leaders of such organizations are the ones who are able to manage an output or product that is extremely uncertain. This book is essential reading for those who aspire to become such leaders." Guy Morrow, University of Melbourne, Australia

"I’ve long thought that Saintilan and Schreiber’s book couldn’t be surpassed. But it has been. The second edition is even better!" Stephen Brown, Ulster University Business School, UK.

"Building upon the substantial coverage and real world applications of the first edition, this new edition includes opportunities and challenges posed by technology-based innovations in content creation and evolving forms of engagement with social media. Additionally, the new volume addresses evolving sensibilities of cultural sector stakeholders toward the environment, diversity and inclusion." Robert DeFillippi, Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, UK.

"Accounting for the increased influence of social media and digitization, this updated book also includes coverage of diversity, mental health, wellbeing and the Covid 19 pandemic. An informative reference book for students of the creative industries." Marius J Carboni, University of Surrey and Morley College, UK

ISBN: 9781032202594

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 940g

444 pages

2nd edition