FHMS 115: Information Literacy - Lecture 1
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What is information used for in the economic environment?

  • To make other resources available for economic production (correct)
  • To control economic markets
  • To regulate economic production
  • To evaluate oil and gold resources

    • How is information used in politics?

  • To make economic decisions
  • To regulate international relationships
  • To inform citizens about national issues
  • To influence citizens' voting choices and shape public opinion (correct)

    • What is the role of information in the relationships among nations?

  • To establish military alliances
  • To resolve international conflicts
  • To regulate international trade
  • To form unions such as the EU and AU (correct)

    • How does information affect the entertainment industry?

    <p>It increases the availability of entertainment options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the rapidity of information dissemination?

    <p>A decrease in the time cushion between events and information diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of the rapidity of information dissemination?

    <p>The loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the slides presented?

    <p>Dr Mrs Florence Entsua-Mensah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the slides presented?

    <p>The importance of information in various aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do we interact with information from waking up to bedtime?

    <p>In different ways, including aurally, gustatorily, olfactorily, tactilely, and visually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'aurally' relate to?

    <p>The sense of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of transforming information from one format to another?

    <p>A piano student playing a musical score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is information important in society?

    <p>It is a powerful and indispensable factor in the operation and functioning of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'gustatorily' related to?

    <p>The sense of taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'olfactorily' related to?

    <p>The sense of smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'tactilely' related to?

    <p>The sense of touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'visually' related to?

    <p>The sense of sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the qualities of good information?

    <p>Relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of information?

    <p>Simplification of situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of information according to the text?

    <p>The maximum price a decision maker will pay for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is information considered a valuable commodity?

    <p>It is a source of strategic resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes information a valuable commodity?

    <p>Source and ease of assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why information is considered valuable?

    <p>It provides a competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of information diffusion in the entertainment sphere?

    <p>Raising fears about cultural overwhelming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the reference cited in the text?

    <p>Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company published the report 'TMT Trends: Predictions, 2006'?

    <p>Deloitte &amp; Touche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the executive summary 'How much information' in 2003?

    <p>Lyman and Varari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the report published by the US Department of Commerce in 2004?

    <p>A Nation Online: Entering the Broadband Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization published the report 'OECD Broadband Statistics to June 2006'?

    <p>OECD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the book 'Principles of Information Systems'?

    <p>Stair and Reynolds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the report published by the US Census Bureau in 2006?

    <p>Media Usage and Consumer Spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the article 'The Evolution of KM at Buckman Laboratories'?

    <p>Ellis and Rumizen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the report published by Madden in 2006?

    <p>Internet Penetration and Impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the lecture?

    <p>The impact of information in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the course being taught by Dr. Florence Entsua-Mensah?

    <p>Information Literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the session?

    <p>To raise awareness of the impact of information on society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the chapter written by Alemna, A.A. in 2000?

    <p>Libraries, Information and Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the book 'Information Science 101'?

    <p>Anthony Debons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the topic that deals with daily encounters with information?

    <p>Topic One: Daily Encounters with Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the publisher of the book 'Fundamentals of Information Studies'?

    <p>Neal-Schuman Publishers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pages are in Alemna's book 'Libraries, Information and Society'?

    <p>39p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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