Proposes a management-oriented model for describing and studying information behavior and details the testing of the resulting hypotheses through the use of a database describing the information-related attitudes and behaviors of 560 scientists and engineers. (FM)

An examination of principals' decision-making patterns indicates that they are essentially reactive in nature and are reached most often on the basis of reports from subordinates without further search for information or guidance. (JMF)

For purposes of categorizing those things that perhaps determine the extent to which evaluation findings will be utilized, four sets of factors are considered in this paper: (1) the decision maker/decision process, (2) the program and social context, (3) the nature of the evaluator , and (4) the evaluation process/evaluation report. (Author/RC)

Discusses process information sharing among participating organizations in a virtual enterprise and proposes a federated process framework and system architecture that provide a conceptual design for effective implementation of process information sharing supporting the autonomy and agility of the organizations. Develops the framework using an…

Focuses on the information needs of users that are changing as a results of changes in the availability of information content in electronic form. Highlights the trend and nature of the physical form in which information content is currently being made available for users' access and use in electronic information environments. (Author/LRW)

Explains the development of WAP (wireless application protocol), how it works, and what the major advantages and disadvantages are, especially when applied to the use of information. Topics include standardization; mobile communications; the effect of WAP on business tools, electronic commerce, and information services; consumers; corporate users;…

Describes several applications of data base materials that have proved useful in journalism education. Maintains that journalism graduates need electronic information gathering skills. (SR)

George A. Miller's essay gives a clear account of information theory and demonstrates how the concept of limited channel capacity can be applied across sensory dimensions. Its major influence has been demonstrating that immediate memory span is relatively insensitive to the amount of information per item. (SLD)

The long history of metaphorical teaching and examples of the use of metaphors are presented. The effectiveness of metaphors in helping students adapt to change and continual learning and process increasingly large amounts of information is explored. (SK)

Consumers in two studies (n=374 and 500) were surveyed regarding their nutrition knowledge and the information on food labels. Validity of the survey instrument was supported by comparing results from professional nutritionists and dietitian students. Knowledge level was an important factor in consumer comprehension of and attitudes toward label…

Describes a process with a practical mechanism to capture and disseminate intellectual capital in an organization. Topics include needs analysis; design process; evaluation; performance environment; use of a knowledge base to capture individual expertise and make it available to other organization members; productivity increases; and the role of…

Provides information regarding the National Educational Longitudinal Study database that was used for many of the studies in this volume. Provides relevant background and instructions so that others may use this resource from the National Center for Education Statistics. (Author/EV)

Discusses organizational learning and the required reassessment and redesign of internal structures and procedures related to the flow of information throughout an organization. Provides a framework for the integration of institutional research within the larger context of organizational learning and the creation and maintenance of a research…

Compares methods for estimating consumer willingness to pay for information: contingent valuation, experimental auction, conjoint analysis, and hedonic price equations. Shows how, in the case of food dating, measurement of willingness is complicated by the question of whether the information adds to the product's value. (Contains 31 references.)…

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