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Which characteristic of information is most closely related to the ability to transmit it easily across different locations?
Which characteristic of information is most closely related to the ability to transmit it easily across different locations?
- Transportable (correct)
- Compressible
- Expandable
- Substitutable
What is the primary objective of information management within an organization?
What is the primary objective of information management within an organization?
- Adapting to the evolving environment (correct)
- Implementing the latest technology
- Maximizing employee productivity
- Minimizing data storage costs
Which factor most significantly influences the varying information needs of a user?
Which factor most significantly influences the varying information needs of a user?
- The user's surrounding circumstances. (correct)
- The type of software used.
- The volume of data available.
- The speed of data processing.
Within a technology-oriented approach, which element focuses on the organizational and technical aspects of planning, storing, and providing data?
Within a technology-oriented approach, which element focuses on the organizational and technical aspects of planning, storing, and providing data?
In the context of IT management, what is its primary role within an organization?
In the context of IT management, what is its primary role within an organization?
What role is typically responsible for aligning information processing with corporate objectives in an organization embracing the strategic use of IT?
What role is typically responsible for aligning information processing with corporate objectives in an organization embracing the strategic use of IT?
What aspect of information is a records management system most concerned with?
What aspect of information is a records management system most concerned with?
How does the provision of external information contribute to a company's success?
How does the provision of external information contribute to a company's success?
In the context of managing information resources, what does establishing ownership and responsibilities entail?
In the context of managing information resources, what does establishing ownership and responsibilities entail?
During the information lifecycle, which stage involves altering business strategies to meet consumer demands?
During the information lifecycle, which stage involves altering business strategies to meet consumer demands?
Match the correct characteristic of information with its corresponding explaination
Match the correct characteristic of information with its corresponding explaination
Can encyclopedias be considered a information resource
Can encyclopedias be considered a information resource
In the Technology oriented approach how can information be stored?
In the Technology oriented approach how can information be stored?
Flashcards
Information Characteristics
Information Characteristics
Information characteristics include expandable, compressible, diffusive, substitutable, shareable, and transportable.
Goal of Information Management
Goal of Information Management
To align information resources and capabilities with the organization's changing environment.
Changing Information Requirements
Changing Information Requirements
Changes in the user's environment and the relevance of information.
Information management approaches
Information management approaches
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Data Management
Data Management
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IT Management
IT Management
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Strategic Use of IT
Strategic Use of IT
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Records Management
Records Management
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Provision of External Information
Provision of External Information
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Adaptive Behavior
Adaptive Behavior
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Study Notes
- Information has characteristics, including being expandable, compressible, diffusive, substitutable, shareable, and transportable.
- The primary goal of information management is to align an organization's information resources and capabilities, enabling it to adapt to its evolving environment.
- Information requirements change due to alterations in the user's environment.
- The relevance of information is subjective and depends on the individual's perspective.
- Two main approaches to information management exist i.e., technology-oriented and the content-oriented.
Technology-Oriented Approach
- The technology-oriented approach includes data management, IT management, and strategic use of IT.
- Data management involves all organizational and technical tasks related to planning, storing, and providing data for both IT staff and end-users.
- Data management activities: troubleshooting, physical database design, data backup, security monitoring, and performance monitoring.
- The goal of data management is to maximize the value of data resources.
- IT management pertains to the organizational use of information, information systems, planning, and IT infrastructure.
- IT management activities: managing software, hardware, and IT staff.
- The primary role of IT management is to oversee the development and operations of the organization's information systems.
- The strategic use of IT involves leveraging IT as a strategic asset, requiring the establishment of a Chief Information Officer (CIO).
- The CIO ensures that information processing aligns with corporate objectives.
Content-Oriented Approach
- The content-oriented approach includes records management, provision of external information, human-centered information management, and management of information resources.
- Records management ensures records are accurate, timely, and complete.
- A company's survival depends on how it processes information.
- Human-centered information management involves human participation in managing information.
- Management of information resources involves applying general principles to identify information resources, establish ownership, determine costs and values, and promote development and exploitation.
Information Life Cycle
- The life cycle for information includes:
- Information as needs
- Acquisition
- Organizing and storage
- Products/services
- Distribution
- Use
- Adaptive behavior
- Adaptive behavior refers to changing a business strategy to meet customer needs/demands.
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Explore the characteristics of information, including expandability and substitutability. Understand information management's goal to align resources for adaptation. Discover technology and content-oriented approaches, focusing on data and IT management.
