This book centers on museum management with particular focus on risk management. It sees the museum as a modern institution that, in addition to its classical heritage function (collections management), also provides an educational function and implements this education through experience (the experiential function of the museum). It represents a combination of academic excellence and experience from real managers from museums and other public institutions. Additional topics such as strategic and operational museum management and museum research management are discussed and case studies from daily management practice are included.

Features case studies explaining topics from daily management practice Examines museum risk management from the context of economic crisis Explores museums' effect on today's society

Autorentext

Milan Jan P ek is former Executive Director of Czech National Museum of Agriculture (Prague, Czech Republic). He is also senior researcher and Associate Professor at Ambis University (Prague, Czech Republic). His research focuses on strategic management, public procurement and corruption. Michal Pläek is a researcher at Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic). His research has been published in a variety of international journals. His research is focused on public procurement, corruption and cultural management. Frantiek Ochrana is Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic). He has published numerous papers in various international journals. His research focus is on public procurement, public finance and corruption. He published many monographs and important policy papers.

Inhalt

1. Characteristics of Museums and Starting Points for Museum Research.- 2. The modern museum - its role, function, and social mission.- 3. Challenges and opportunities of a modern museum.- 4. A holistic approach to risks and opportunities as a basic prerequisite for a successful museum.- 5. Management in practice: planning, organizing, leading and controlling museum activities.- 6. Financial management of the museum.- 7. Case studies.