1-1. What is the “Post-PC era”?
The post PC era is where wireless, mobile devices such as iPads and notebook out sell PC’s and become the mainstream popular demand.
1-2. Define the term “knowledge worker.” Who coined the term?
The term “Knowledge worker,” is workers that are typically a professional, relatively well educated; and who create, modify, and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs. Introduced by Peter Drucker, who coined the term.
1-3. Name your two favorite mobile devices. For each device, discuss how it has influenced your work or personal life.
The best mobile device would be a cell phone, because you do not need to be tied down to a landline, you can make a call in just about any geographical place. On …show more content…
➢ To increase process efficiencies.
➢ To be able to focus on core activities.
➢ To compensate for a lack of specific capabilities or skills.
1-7. Define and contrast data, information, and knowledge.
Data is raw knowledge, nothing more than symbols such as numbers and words they have little value until it is formatted, organized, or processed through an information system; which usually is a personal computer. Once it is processed it is viable information that is used to answer questions about who, what, where, and when. When it is understandable, it becomes “knowledge” that’s when you can make decisions, opinions, or predictions based on that information.
1-11. Discuss the issues surrounding information privacy, and how you can protect yourself. (59)
The biggest issues surrounding information privacy are when venders can track what pages you look at, what products you examine in detail, which products you choose to buy. What method of payment you choose to use, and where you have the product delivered. In addition, people need to be concerned with what information they reveal while at work. Furthermore, vendors can sell that information to others that will result in more spam in your e-mail
The post PC era is where wireless, mobile devices such as iPads and notebook out sell PC’s and become the mainstream popular demand.
1-2. Define the term “knowledge worker.” Who coined the term?
The term “Knowledge worker,” is workers that are typically a professional, relatively well educated; and who create, modify, and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs. Introduced by Peter Drucker, who coined the term.
1-3. Name your two favorite mobile devices. For each device, discuss how it has influenced your work or personal life.
The best mobile device would be a cell phone, because you do not need to be tied down to a landline, you can make a call in just about any geographical place. On …show more content…
➢ To increase process efficiencies.
➢ To be able to focus on core activities.
➢ To compensate for a lack of specific capabilities or skills.
1-7. Define and contrast data, information, and knowledge.
Data is raw knowledge, nothing more than symbols such as numbers and words they have little value until it is formatted, organized, or processed through an information system; which usually is a personal computer. Once it is processed it is viable information that is used to answer questions about who, what, where, and when. When it is understandable, it becomes “knowledge” that’s when you can make decisions, opinions, or predictions based on that information.
1-11. Discuss the issues surrounding information privacy, and how you can protect yourself. (59)
The biggest issues surrounding information privacy are when venders can track what pages you look at, what products you examine in detail, which products you choose to buy. What method of payment you choose to use, and where you have the product delivered. In addition, people need to be concerned with what information they reveal while at work. Furthermore, vendors can sell that information to others that will result in more spam in your e-mail