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Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 40 pages File Size : 55,5 Mb Release : 2012-03-06 Category : Political Science ISBN : 0215042808
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 122 pages File Size : 45,5 Mb Release : 2011-05-19 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 0215559657
BBC licence fee settlement and annual report by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee Pdf
The Culture Media and Sport Committee says that the main outcomes of the BBC Trust's strategic review do not move the BBC on to the extent required by current circumstances, and that the incoming Chairman will have much to get grips with. The new licence fee agreement was reached "unexpectedly" in October 2010 between the Department for Culture Media and Sport and the BBC, but without any time for wider consultation with viewers or Parliament. The Committee believes the agreement reached is a reasonable one, but the process undermined confidence in both the Government's and the BBC's commitment to transparency and accountability. On the partnership between BBC and S4C, it is unclear how S4C can retain its independence under the new arrangements. It is extraordinary that the Government and the BBC should agree such wide-ranging changes without consultation or giving S4C any notice or say at all. The Committee is particularly concerned that National Audit Office still does not have the promised access to conduct independent assessments of the BBC's value for money. The Committee is also disappointed that banded information on talent salaries is still not in the public domain. The BBC opened itself to predictable ridicule with the decision to hire a "migration manager" who had to commute from the United States to manage the transition to the new Salford site. The report concludes that big questions remain over how radically the BBC needs to reconfigure both content and delivery in the years ahead.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 48 pages File Size : 41,9 Mb Release : 2007-10-11 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 0215036247
The efficiency programme by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts Pdf
The Government's Efficiency Programme is designed to achieve ongoing efficiency gains across the public sector of £21.5 billion a year by 2007-08 to improve front line services, to reduce Civil Service posts by more than 70,000 and to reallocate a further 13,500 posts to front line services.Departments are responsible for delivering and quantifying the efficiencies achieved while the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) checks the robustness of figures put forward and provides support to help departments deliver their gains. On 26 February the Committee took evidence on the £13.3 billion of annual efficiency gains departments had reported up to 30 September 2006. While some of these reported gains are robust, almost £10 billion of reported efficiency gains remain uncertain. On the basis of a Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General,evidence was taken from OGC and the Treasury on four main issues: the measurement of efficiency gains and headcount reductions; the effects of efficiency projects on service quality; the management of the Programme; and embedding a culture of efficiency into the public sector.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 76 pages File Size : 49,8 Mb Release : 2010-03-30 Category : Political Science ISBN : 0215553217
The Ownership of the News by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on Communications Pdf
This report examines the impact that media ownership can have on the news and the effect of consolidation on the newspaper, television and radio industries. The newspaper industry is facing severe problems as readership levels fall; young people turn to other sources of news; and advertising moves to the internet. Newspaper companies are having to make savings and this is having a particular impact on investment in news gathering and investigative journalism. In television news the same trends are evident. Most news programmes have smaller audiences than they had ten years ago; younger people in particular are watching less television news; commercial television channels are losing advertising revenue to the internet. New media, in particular the internet, are having a major impact on the way news is produced and consumed, but the traditional forms of news are likely to be the most popular sources of news for the foreseeable future. The proliferation of news sources has not been matched by a corresponding expansion in professional and investigative journalism. Owners can and do influence the news in a variety of ways. They are in a position to have significant political impact. The consolidation of media ownership adds to the risk of disproportionate influence. The Committee recommends reform of the public interest test criteria for newspaper mergers and also believes that reforming cross-media ownership restrictions on regional and local newspaper and radio mergers is necessary. The Committee does not consider changes in ownership regulation and competition law to be enough if the aim is to ensure a range of voices and high quality news. The public service broadcasting system in the United Kingdom provides an invaluable news service for the citizen and it is crucial that the contribution of all the public service broadcasters is maintained.
The War Against the BBC by Patrick Barwise,Peter York Pdf
There's a war on against the BBC. It is under threat as never before. And if we lose it, we won't get it back. The BBC is our most important cultural institution, our best-value entertainment provider, and the global face of Britain. It's our most trusted news source in a world of divisive disinformation. But it is facing relentless attacks by powerful commercial and political enemies, including deep funding cuts - much deeper than most people realise - with imminent further cuts threatened. This book busts the myths about the BBC and shows us how we can save it, before it's too late.
After Extra Time and Penalties: Memories of a BBC Football Correspondent by Mike Ingham Pdf
After almost a quarter-century as the BBC's Chief Football Correspondent, Mike Ingham MBE shares a candid, comprehensive and sometimes controversial account of how the world of broadcasting and football changed beyond recognition throughout his career.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee,Gerald Kaufman
Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee,Gerald Kaufman Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 94 pages File Size : 49,6 Mb Release : 2004 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 0215020960
Public Bbc,First Report of Session by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee,Gerald Kaufman Pdf
The Committee's report on the BBC's Charter review focuses on four inter-related issues: i) the scope and remit of the BBC in the context of the growth of digital TV and on-going technological developments in audiovisual communications; ii) its funding mechanism; iii) its governance and regulation; and iv) whether a Charter provides the most appropriate means of establishing the Corporation in a rapidly-changing communications environment. Key aspects considered include the role, definition and scope of public service broadcasting, the growth of multichannel television, the on-going roll-out of broadband networks, and the Government's plans to switch off the analogue television signal. The report makes 38 conclusions and recommendations, including i) the BBC should be placed on a statutory basis by Act of Parliament at the earliest opportunity, with allowance for pre-legislative scrutiny by a joint Committee of both Houses; with a five year Charter to cover the interim period, between the date the current Charter expires at the end of 2006 and the passing of the recommended legislation; and ii) fundamental changes in the governance system of the BBC, with responsibility for corporate governance separated from maintenance and regulation of its independence.
How the Department for Culture, Media and Sport assessed the BBC's efficiency as part of the licence fee settlement by Great Britain: National Audit Office Pdf
As part of the process of setting the level of the television licence fee from April 2007, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has made an assumption about the level of efficiency savings the BBC can deliver. This report by the National Audit Office examines whether the Department has reasonable grounds on which to base its assessment of the BBC's scope for efficiency savings. The evidence available to the Department, includes the BBC's own analysis, which has a fundamental assumption that by March 2008, when it is due to have completed its three year value for money programme, it will have matched best practice in current technology and work practices and therefore be at the efficiency frontier; the work of PFK, commissioned by the DCMS to consider the BBC's efficiency achievements, concluded the BBC would not be at the efficiency frontier by 2008; the work of PA consulting, commissioned by BBC Governors, was that the BBC was beginning to deliver the value for money programme, but that the absence of transformational change could limit efficiencies; the work of Magnetum, consultants commissioned by the BBC and other broadcasters to compare the price per hour paid by broadcasters for a range of UK commissioned television programmes, concluded the BBC paid more per hour for progarmmes and that the BBC is commissioning programmes with a more expensive set of production components. The NAO has concluded, that the evidence available to the Department provides detailed analyses of the BBC's performance against targets set in 2000 and the range and deliverability of its current and future efficiency plans. The NAO did offer two recommendations where the process of assessing the BBC's efficiency by the Department could be strengthened: (i) consulting with the BBC and others on appropriate comparator organisations and performance indicators in advance of any assessments; (ii) the Department alone engaging any consultants thought necessary to take forward assessment or comparator work.
The work of the BBC World Service 2008-09 by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Foreign Affairs Committee Pdf
The Committee welcomes a strong performance by the BBC World Service across all media in 2008-09, particularly the unprecedented growth in online audiences. The report examines the overall performance, noting a global reach in radio and television of 185 million adults a week and the high regard for objectivity and relevance achieved by the Service in surveys of customers. Ratings for value and loyalty were also high in some countries. The report then reviews specific successes and problems in particular countries or services: BBC Arabic television; BBC Persian television; other language services; online and mobile technology; China; Russia; Sri Lanka; Rwanda; Azerbaijan; and administration. The Committee concludes that 2009-10 will be a difficult year for the BBC World Service and that further cuts in staff and services should be avoided. The World Service is of key importance in providing a source of high quality and politically independent broadcasting worldwide.
Handbook of Public Affairs by Phil Harris,Craig S Fleisher Pdf
′When the next generation of public affairs practitioners look back to the beginning of the 21st century they will recognise the Handbook of Public Affairs as the cornerstone text on which global practice came to be based′ - Tom Spencer, Executive Director, European Centre for Public Affairs ′Excelling in the practice of corporate public affairs in the 21st century will necessitate bringing together two competencies: possessing a solid professional foundation base don time-tested principles, and having the ability to reach beyond the basics by adapting the best current thinking, practices, and models available. Professionals can enhance both competencies by reading the Handbook of Public Affairs′ - Brian Hawkinson, Director Center for Public Affairs Management/Public Affairs Council Washington ′Understanding the imperatives of stakeholders and special interest groups in the public domain is of increasing importance to leaders in both business and politics. However, knowing how to influence these imperatives, and design communications to proactively affect change, is a well sought-after commodity. Public affairs professionals not only understand these dynamics, but constantly strive to ensure continuous improvement in the counsel they provide and in the results they deliver. As more and more people in business, government, NGO and not-for-profit sectors are seeking out the services of public affairs practitioners, this Handbook will help readers gain a better appreciation for strategies and tactics that comprise successful public affairs campaigns′ - Chris Benedetti, President, Public Affairs Association of Canada ′The Handbook is a landmark development in the field of Public Affairs, bringing together in a single volume contributions from key academics and practitioners in the field. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field for the first time and is an essential reference book to underpin practice, teaching and research in the discipline′ - Professor Andrew Lock, Leeds University Business School ′The Handbook of Public Affairs is a comprehensive guide to best knowledge and practices in the field. Everyone – from business school deans to chief executive officers to seasoned public affairs executives – can find information in the Handbook of Public Affairs to help them achieve their reputation- and public policy-related goals′ - Douglas G. Pinkham, President, Public Affairs Council ′For years, there has been a glaring lack of substantive academic literature to underpin the development of the public affairs profession. Throughout his distinguished career, Craig Fleisher has made a vast contribution to filling that void. In the Handbook of Public Affairs, Craig and his co-editor Phil Harris, have brought together the best minds in the field from around the globe to create a text that will surely support the development of new programs and new careers for the public affairs practitioners of tomorrow′ - Randall Pearce, General Manager Ipsos Mackay Public Affairs, Sydney ′The Handbook of Public Affairs will be a valuable resource for the growing number of public affairs practitioners who seek to balance an appreciation of the global evolution of their profession with the ′hands-on′ reality of applying core concepts and theories to their organisation′s management practices′ - Alexis Lindsay, Director, The Centre for Corporate Public Affairs (Australia) Public Affairs and particularly government relations/lobbying, have evolved in recent years from a tactic adopted by organizations to amend occasional legislation to become a managerial strategy to achieve competitive advantage. At the fore-front of research and practice in Public Affairs, this Handbook draws upon the expertise of leading figures in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of a huge growth area in organisations′ strategic thinking. Articles evoke pan-national experience and are organised into four sections to help readers navigate issues and draw comparisons. Sections cover: - investigation into the development and meaning of Public Affairs - the management and practice of Public Affairs within organisations - global case studies - an overview of scholarly developments.
Terrestrial TV News in Britain by Jackie Harrison Pdf
Harrison's work is timely given the assaults on public broadcasting and the challenges confronting terrestrial television news production and output in the late 20th century.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 260 pages File Size : 44,8 Mb Release : 2009 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : 0215529588
BBC Commercial Operations by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee Pdf
This report investigates: the governance of the BBC's commercial arm, BBC Worldwide; the activities of BBC Worldwide, including programme sales, production, magazines and websites; BBC Worldwide's acquisition of Lonely Planet; and the possible partnership between BBC Worldwide and Channel 4. There are major benefits from the BBC undertaking commercial activities: the profits generated by the exploitation of the BBC's intellectual property can be reinvested in the BBC's public services, to the benefit of licence fee payers. But the manner in which some of the BBC's commercial revenue is generated, and the governance arrangements within which the BBC Worldwide operates, causes increasing concern. Worldwide has proved successful in recent years in exploiting new commercial opportunities, made possible by a loosening of the rules that govern the limits to its operations. However, there a balance to be drawn between Worldwide generating a return for the BBC, and limiting Worldwide's operations in order to ensure it upholds the BBC's reputation and does not damage its commercial competitors. Worldwide's minority stakes in overseas production companies, its controversial acquisition of Lonely Planet, and its growing portfolio of magazines, suggest that the balance has been tipped too far in favour of Worldwide's unrestricted expansion, jeopardising the reputation of the BBC and having an adverse impact on its commercial competitors. It is in the interests of the UK's creative economy as a whole that BBC Worldwide's activities are reined back. The BBC Trust should reinstate the rule that all BBC commercial activity must have a clear link with core BBC programming.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee
Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee Publisher : The Stationery Office Page : 284 pages File Size : 50,9 Mb Release : 2004 Category : Political Science ISBN : 0215020944