40 Questions
What is information used for in the economic environment?
To make other resources available for economic production
How is information used in politics?
To influence citizens' voting choices and shape public opinion
What is the role of information in the relationships among nations?
To form unions such as the EU and AU
How does information affect the entertainment industry?
It increases the availability of entertainment options
What is the result of the rapidity of information dissemination?
A decrease in the time cushion between events and information diffusion
What is an example of the rapidity of information dissemination?
The loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
Who is the author of the slides presented?
Dr Mrs Florence Entsua-Mensah
What is the main theme of the slides presented?
The importance of information in various aspects of life
How do we interact with information from waking up to bedtime?
In different ways, including aurally, gustatorily, olfactorily, tactilely, and visually
What does 'aurally' relate to?
The sense of hearing
What is an example of transforming information from one format to another?
A piano student playing a musical score
Why is information important in society?
It is a powerful and indispensable factor in the operation and functioning of society
What is 'gustatorily' related to?
The sense of taste
What is 'olfactorily' related to?
The sense of smell
What is 'tactilely' related to?
The sense of touch
What is 'visually' related to?
The sense of sight
What is one of the qualities of good information?
Relevance
What is one of the functions of information?
Simplification of situations
What is the value of information according to the text?
The maximum price a decision maker will pay for it
Why is information considered a valuable commodity?
It is a source of strategic resource
What makes information a valuable commodity?
Source and ease of assimilation
What is one of the reasons why information is considered valuable?
It provides a competitive advantage
What is the result of information diffusion in the entertainment sphere?
Raising fears about cultural overwhelming
What is the title of the reference cited in the text?
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Which company published the report 'TMT Trends: Predictions, 2006'?
Deloitte & Touche
Who wrote the executive summary 'How much information' in 2003?
Lyman and Varari
What is the title of the report published by the US Department of Commerce in 2004?
A Nation Online: Entering the Broadband Age
Which organization published the report 'OECD Broadband Statistics to June 2006'?
OECD
Who wrote the book 'Principles of Information Systems'?
Stair and Reynolds
What is the title of the report published by the US Census Bureau in 2006?
Media Usage and Consumer Spending
Who wrote the article 'The Evolution of KM at Buckman Laboratories'?
Ellis and Rumizen
What is the title of the report published by Madden in 2006?
Internet Penetration and Impact
What is the main focus of the lecture?
The impact of information in society
What is the title of the course being taught by Dr. Florence Entsua-Mensah?
Information Literacy
What is the primary objective of the session?
To raise awareness of the impact of information on society
What is the title of the chapter written by Alemna, A.A. in 2000?
Libraries, Information and Society
Who is the author of the book 'Information Science 101'?
Anthony Debons
What is the title of the topic that deals with daily encounters with information?
Topic One: Daily Encounters with Information
What is the name of the publisher of the book 'Fundamentals of Information Studies'?
Neal-Schuman Publishers
How many pages are in Alemna's book 'Libraries, Information and Society'?
39p
Study Notes
Topic One: Daily Encounters with Information
- We interact with information in different ways, such as:
- Aurally (through sound or hearing)
- Gustatorily (through taste)
- Olfactorily (through smell)
- Tactilely (through touch)
- Visually (through sight)
- Daily activities involve transforming information from one format to another (e.g., a piano student learning notes, architectural drawings)
- Information is ubiquitous and surrounds us in our daily lives
Topic Two: Uses of Information in Society
- Information is a powerful and indispensable factor in society
- Uses of information in society include:
- To influence and control behavior
- To shape public opinion and inform policy decisions
- For entertainment (e.g., sports, films, music)
- In education
- In religion and career development
- Information is used in relationships among nations, influencing international relations and diplomacy
Topic Three: Characteristics, Functions, and Value of Information
- Qualities of good information include:
- Relevance
- Timeliness
- Accuracy
- Clarity
- Completeness
- Currency
- Cost and Value
- Functions of information include:
- Eliminating uncertainty
- Aiding strategic planning
- Facilitating communication
- Serving as a memory supplement
- Simplifying situations and problems
- Values of information include:
- Strategic resource
- Competitive advantage
- Decision-making
- Information is valuable due to its accessibility, ease of assimilation, and frequency of updating
- Adding value to information involves making it more useful and relevant to the user
This session explores the impact of information in society, highlighting its pervasiveness and importance in our daily lives.
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