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Value of Information

In this module
Understand that
information varies and
different levels, formats
and granularities of
information exist
throughout an
organization
Value of Information
Collecting, compiling,
sorting and analyzing
information can provide
insight into how an
organization is performing
and can yield potential
new markets, new
communication means or
new business processes
Value of Information
Information Levels
• Individual
• Department
• Organization
Value of Information
Information Formats
• Documents
• Presentation
• Spreadsheet
• Database
Value of Information
Types of Information
granularities
• Transactional
information
Its primary purpose is to
support the performing
of daily operational tasks

• Analytical information
Its primary purpose is to
support the performing
of managerial analysis
tasks
Value of Information
Information
granularities
• Detail (report for each
sale person)
• Summary (report for
the sales department)
• Aggregate (report for
global sales)

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