Research has indicated that directors of information units perform a varied array of administrative activities beyond the traditional ones and presented in text books. These activities have relative importance to the success of the managerial work they are performed with different frequency and some are considered as being more difficult than others to be accomplished. This investigation identifies the relationship between the activities considered as more relevant and factors inherent to information units environment and structure as well as the managerial experience of these units directors. The data is analyzed taking in consideration suggestions for an academic instruction adequate to information professionals.
Information unit management