Management and Creativity

Chris Bilton

ISBN 10: 1405119969 / ISBN 13: 9781405119962

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, GB, 2006

About this Item

This book explores the relationship between the management of creativity and creative approaches to management. Challenges the stereotypical opposition between 'creatives' and 'suits'. Draws on the work of management theorists such as Mintzberg and Porter and creativity theorists such as Amabile and Boden. Draws on the practical experience of individuals working in the creative industries. Looks at the place of creative organisations and creative business management in a new creative economy, based on ideas, images and information.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781405119962

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Management and Creativity
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405119969
• ISBN 13: 9781405119962
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 17.27W x 1.57H x 24.69D centimeters 17.27 centimeters width by 1.57 centimeters height by 24.69 centimeters depth
• Weight: 376 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This book explores the relationship between the management of creativity and creative approaches to management.

• Challenges the stereotypical opposition between ‘creatives’ and ‘suits’.
  
• Draws on the work of management theorists such as Mintzberg and Porter and creativity theorists such as Amabile and Boden.
  
• Draws on the practical experience of individuals working in the creative industries.
  
• Looks at the place of creative organisations and creative business management in a new creative economy, based on ideas, images and information.

About the Author

Dr Chris Bilton is Lecturer in the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies and Director of the MA in Creative and Media Enterprises at the University of Warwick. Previously, he has worked as a performer, writer, community arts worker and arts development officer.