Friday, February 20, 2009

Definition of Information

Information

Information is data that processed become better form and more meaning to accept it. If data is not useful to accept it so the data cannot be referred as by information.

The quality of information

- Accurate is measured by comparing the data to actual events .Payroll information must be exact or accurate. For example the information must be simple, not confusing and true free from mistakes.

- Timeliness
The information likes real time system. Its means that the information comes to user can not be late.


- Relevance
It means the information must have advantages and useful for users.
Information is relevant if it leads to improved decision making. It might also be relevant if it reaffirms a previous decision.

Value of information is depending on 2 factor, advantages and cost.
An information has a high value if the advantages more effective than the cost to get it.

Source : Analisis dan Desain. Prof.Dr Jogiyanto HM,MBA,Akt. Penerbit Andi: Yogyakarta 2005

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