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The Impact Of Governance Structure On Performance Of U.S. Performing Arts Centers, Karen S. Fuller
The Impact Of Governance Structure On Performance Of U.S. Performing Arts Centers, Karen S. Fuller
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This dissertation is an analysis of the governance structures and functioning of performing arts centers (PACs) in the United States. PACs provide important public services to local communities by exposing the public to arts and culture. There are two research objectives in the analysis. The first objective is to delineate the forms of PAC governance structures. The second objective is to assess how these governance structures affect PACs’ functioning. The dissertation contributes to understanding of management of PACs. Overall, the study identified 187 PACs in the country, with at least one PAC in every state.
With respect to the first …