Development is dysfunctional …

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to assist and offer workarounds for dysfunctional situations in library development situations.

Design/methodology/approach

Uses practical solutions gained from experience to avoid or deal with dysfunctional situations.

Findings

Development, by its very nature, is anything but straight forward. For a number of reasons, development efforts can get off track.

Originality/value

Suggests practical strategies for minimizing dysfunctional elements in library development efforts.

Citation

Noel Jennings, K. (2006), "Development is dysfunctional …", The Bottom Line, Vol. 19 No. 4, pp. 187-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450610713072