Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the implications of a greater marketing orientation among arts organisations and its impact on funding through sponsorship. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising a qualitative methodology, the study employs case studies for the purpose of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that since its election in 1997, the Labour Government in the United Kingdom has pursued a policy agenda which in some senses represents a continuation of the New Right agenda it inherited. Central to this agenda has been the emphasis placed on...

Purpose This chapter looks at the development of the concepts of ethical governance within the English local government structure. It examines this development by reference both to the current crisis in funding and service provision, and also to the development of standards for good governance...