Modul 1: Lesson 1 - Information and Management in Computing Industry

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What is information in the context of the text?

A mathematical quantity expressing probabilities
Raw data processed by a computer
A set of proven approaches used by managers
Data endowed with relevance and purpose (correct)

What is the Association of Information and Image Management (AIIM) focused on?

Organizing and maintaining information
Effective production and storage of information (correct)
Mathematical expression of data probabilities
Acquiring and retrieving information

How is information management defined in the text?

Set of approaches used by managers for specific activities
Management of symbols or impulses sequences
Management of information resources for learning activities
Field determining responsibility for information framework (correct)

Which core managerial activity involves setting organizational goals and deciding how to achieve them?

Planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the cycle of processes in information management support according to the text?

Organizational learning activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does William J. Martin define as 'management of information resources' in the text?

Pursuit of organization's aims and objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the first uses of the term 'Information Management' according to the text?

Ensuring engineering efficiency in solving technical tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which field uses 'information management' as a synonym for data management?

Computer Science (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the milestones in Information Management during the 1970s?

Frequent use for data processing tasks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Information Management relates to the skill of choosing and using data effectively?

Effective Information Use (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which field was Information Management initially tied to 'engineering efficiency'?

Engineering (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Information Management' in business studies mainly focuses on:

The relationship between information technology and business performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for effective Information Management?

Aligning planning methods, control procedures, and organizational arrangements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between Information Management and managerial functions?

Information Management is considered as managerial support for dealing with information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the transdisciplinary integration aspect of Information Management?

Information Management integrates information processes with management approaches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Information Management regarding the use of Information Systems (IS)?

Respecting economic criteria of efficiency in IS design and use (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the role of Information Management in supporting business objectives?

Facilitating effective production, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information in any format (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Information Management, what is emphasized as the priority concerning the use of Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT)?

Reflecting the managerial priority for the use of IS/IT (A) Signup and view all the answers