Management of knowledge society development

Abstract

The paper focuses on management of society development. In the research, society is considered as a big organisation and, therefore, its development can be managed. Moreover, contemporary type of society − knowledge society − is chosen for the research. Development of knowledge society is related to Lisbon strategy in the European Union. However, Lisbon strategy (generally speaking, management of knowledge society development) is ineffective. The purpose of the research is to improve management of knowledge society development. The research method is historical approach to society development. The chosen method indicates contemporary needs in society development that are transition to the next stage of society − creative society. Major results are a model for management of knowledge society development. It says that investments into culture facilitate transition to creative society because culture is the source of creativeness. The model finds its implications in public sector management, both at the international (e.g. in the European Union) and national levels. Model implication at a national level (through Lithuanian long-term development strategy) is presented.