Identify the components of production management.

Identification should include

  • scheduling
  • budgeting
  • personnel (roles and tasks)
  • communication
  • contracts (e.g., rental agreements)
  • licensing (e.g., copyright, royalties)
  • resource management (e.g., partnerships, equipment, budget, materials)
  • documentation
  • oversight.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How is production management in entertainment unique?
  • What constraints does a production manager face?
  • What characteristics make an effective production manager?
  • How does a production manager transition from planning to implementation?
  • What are the impacts of effective planning on resource management?