Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a reflection on what evidence might be persuasive, powerful, and influential in decision making. Design/methodology/approach – Fictional poem. Findings – Meditation on the way that we decide what to do, account for it, be responsible for it...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine possible reasons behind apparent absurdities in the library. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at a renovation project at Daniel Library, Charleston, South Carolina and the problems encountered because of its previous history....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expose the multiplicity of landscapes involved with making and communicating strategic financial decisions for libraries. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a general review. Findings – Library leaders must always focus on at least...

Purpose – This article's aim is to provide insights into issues encountered in maintaining library technologies on a limited budget and with limited personnel. Design/methodology/approach – The article uses real world experiences to provide commentary on decision‐making practices as they...

Purpose – Evaluating a situation and circumstance to make a decision is an essential managerial skill. Experienced managers can use nudging to influence decisions that subordinate and embed the practice within the institution as a learning organization. Adopting a nudge theory perspective...

Purpose – Managers and leaders are faced with organizational decisions that impact policies and procedures every day. Managers and leaders in this post‐Enron era are required to make decisions that support the fair and ethical treatment of employees, and act in ways that are perceived as...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework to understand the subject of strategy. Design/methodology/approach – The article weaves together the author's thinking, research and experience in strategy consulting. Findings – Strategy is the relationship between...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the reasons, especially the assertions about the future, given by the US administration under President Reagan, to justify the decision to attack and invade the Caribbean island of Grenada. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology is...