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Four Types of Information
nInformation
can be generated internally or
externally to the organization.
nTypes of
information generated and managed:
nInformation based on
data records, such as those found in databases. Pertains to entities, such as, employees, transactions, etc.
nDocument-based information, such as reports, opinions, e-mails and proposals. Pertains to concepts: ideas, thoughts, etc.