Information resources and organizational structure

Current approaches to understanding organizational structure are reviewed as background for the assertion that structure is a major determinant in the kinds of information resources collected and In the ways they are used. Information resource uses in relation to functions of the organization and fo...

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Published in:Journal of the American Society for Information Science 1983-05, Vol.34 (3), p.222-228
Main Author: Daniel, Evelyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Changing environments
Determiners
Information flow
Information processing
Information resources
Information sources
Information systems
Organizational structure
Organizations
Political factors
Political power
Politics
Social factors
Social psychology
Society
System theory
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Summary:Current approaches to understanding organizational structure are reviewed as background for the assertion that structure is a major determinant in the kinds of information resources collected and In the ways they are used. Information resource uses in relation to functions of the organization and form of the Information carriers are described, as are the differences In treatment of externally generated versus internal information. In the complex and changing environments organizations face today, it is suggested that greater attention be focused on information flow within organizations and in the use and reuse of information resources. The article concludes with some critical political and social factors to be considered in reorganizing information flows.
ISSN:0002-8231
1097-4571
DOI:10.1002/asi.4630340309