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Webb, T.J.: Turning information into knowledge (1997)
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- Abstract
- The 3rd in a series on the use and abuse of information, focusing on the relative quality of nearly all information, and how to deal with the problems generated by volatility of data. Argues that information should be gathered from a wide range of cultures, and preferably not the same one as the recipients, or the necessary 'relativising background' will not be provided. Looks at some ways to improve the quality and relevance of information routinely provided in business reports, by transforming the data in simple ways
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- Information management report. 1997, Nov, S.8-11
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- Information
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Webb, T.J.: Information abuse : the nature of information (1997)
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- Abstract
- Builds on an earlier 1994 (Information management report, Feb 1994, S.1) article dealing with the abuse of information that flows from disregard for its basic characteristics, drawing on evidence accumulated since then. Highlights the essential structural characteristics of information, and offers some interim conclusions and recommendations for a more critical approach to its use for decision making and opinioin forming. Covers: absolute data and the relativing background; the importance of context; the volatility and stability of information; quantitative information characterized as stocks and flows; aggregates and residuals. A future article will take up some remaining issues and discuss solutions that employ data transformations to improve the quality of information
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- Information management report. 1997, Aug, S.10-13
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- Information
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Webb, T.J.: Deconstructing knowledge (1998)
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- Abstract
- In the context of the emergence of 'knowledge management', examines another kind of knowledge, viz the basic appreciation of the state of the world resident in every individual and diffused throughout every organization. Suggests this kind of knowledge is just as important, if not more so, than formal knowledge, 'know how', and information, since without it no sense can be made of the other 3. Suggests this general knowledge ability of the population is threatened with decline at an increasing rate unless measures are taken to check this. considers the key role of market mechanisms and the mass media in the over-simplifying complex issues
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- Information management report. 1998, Aug., S.10-13
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- Information Resources Management
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