Define Data and Information and Say Something About Their Importance

question 71

Essay

Define data and information and say something about their importance to managers. With an example, differentiate data and information. Author: Asking students to define "its" importance to managers will likely confuse them. You need to specify "its" and tell students what to do-likely not "define." I wrote in an example revision. Please revise.

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Definitions:

Expectation

A belief or anticipation about the way events, behaviors, or things are supposed to be.

Help

Assistance or support given to someone else in order to alleviate their situation or solve a problem.

Social Trap

Situations in which actions that produce rewards for one individual or group in the short term lead to negative consequences for all in the long term.

Fuel-Inefficient Car

A vehicle that consumes a high amount of fuel relative to the distance it travels, reflecting poor energy efficiency.