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Taylor, Robert S., Ed. – 1973
A symposia was held to explore the problems of cost and benefits of information and its dissemination. Topics covered in the symposia included: (1) the development of a concept of information in the marketplace as an economic commodity; (2) the role of information in the decision-making process; and (3) viable models for management decision-making…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Conferences, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
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Saracevic, Tefko – Information Processing and Management, 1986
This general exposition of information consolidation and primer on information consolidation processes defines information consolidation; discusses the concept's evolution; summarizes its objectives, audiences, value, and benefits; discusses information consolidation processes including selection, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, restructuring,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Evaluation
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Lester, James P. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1993
Reviews the knowledge utilization process by decision makers and examines how state agency officials in four areas (hazardous waste management, economic development, welfare, and education) use knowledge generated by policy analysis. Appendices include components of the 1988 knowledge utilization survey of state officials. (48 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Correlation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Educational Planning