In Michael Buckland’s article, “Information as Thing”, there are three different meanings given to information- information-as-process, information-as-knowledge, and information-as-thing. Buckland begins his article by declaring that there is a certain ambiguity surrounding “information” as a whole- with this, he proceeds to describe the three different meanings of information, some of which compare and contrast to my own information-seeking experiences. Information-as-process, as defined by…
2) In addition to understanding several interpersonal communication concepts and skills I now have a knowledge on how to be a more competent communicator. At the beginning of this course I was asked to write an introductory paper stating what I seen my strengths and weaknesses to be in communication. I had indicated that at that point in time that I feel that I have a strong need for affection and gaining control over any given situation. In addition to wanting to have the upper hand in a…
Sensation and Perception in Dillard’s “Seeing” There is no one way to look at nature. Everyone has their own way of looking at nature, but in “Seeing,” author Annie Dillard sees nature in two radically different and contradictory ways. Early on in the chapter, she explores an overly analytical method of seeing that she first began to use as a little girl searching the air for flying insects. But as the chapter progresses, she shifts to a second, arguably preferred method of seeing involving a…
includes logo of hotel. - Information will be clear, readable and accurate. - Get my hotel manager to review the document and suggest any changes before start printing process. - Decide on number of copies required and order print material 10 days before the event. - Ensure the posters are displayed at least 7 days before the event. - Place the posters in visible places around the hotel to ensure they reach all our guests. Action: Q10 a)Describe the type of information in finished documents…
1. Confidential information A patient has the right to access information that relates to their health since this could affect their other aspects of life. In any case, they may need to provide sufficient evidence that requires them to have such confidential documents as a procedure. Notwithstanding, it is evident that the regulations of the hospital should provide the data upon request although this should be after 48 hours (Skolnik, 2011). On this note, the release of information regulations…
Organizations posses a lot of information, including strategic plans, trade secrets, cost information, legal documents, and process improvements. Of course, preserving the confidentiality the organization’s intellectual property is the basic objective of information security. Protecting the privacy of their customers’ information is also equally important. That means a company and its management team is also responsible in protecting confidentiality and in implementing privacy controls. If they…
explains our commitment to our consumers as it relates to the collection and use of personal information. Our policy also applies to customer serviced by all subsidiaries of GIPPSLAND BROADBAND The kind of personal information that GIPPSLAND BROADBAND collects and holds In order for GIPPSLAND BROADBAND to serve you better, we will need to collect from you, and hold, some vital personal information about you. The information may include your name, your address, your telephone numbers (home and…
Crowdsourcing pulls data from many sources such as social media, personal geographic data, or surveys (Goranson, C, et al and Sui D. Z. et al, 2011). The new use of crowdsourced data, the rise of social networking, and use of GIS has transformed rapid responses to political unrest and natural disasters has shaped how data privacy and ethical uses of data is used (Raymond, N, et al, 2012). With the use of volunteered geographic information, the privacy of individual, locational, and groups of…
Any organization, including ABC healthcare Information technology (IT) infrastructures are exceedingly powerless against potential assaults or harm caused from internal and external threats. Meeting standardize compliance requirements developed by the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is critical to reduce potentials assaults to guarantee their infrastructures are secure to the best degree possible by substituting data frameworks…
Information Literacy Brown E Mathew Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Information literacy is a set of integrated abilities which is the reflective discover of information, understanding how information is produced and valued, using information to create new knowledge and participate ethically in communities of learning. Information literacy is important because it helps people understand what kind of information it is, promote problem solving and thinking skills, and give it some sort of…