Assignment:
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Consider the learning materials for this week. In this assignment, you will apply the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) model to an existing organization.
Select 1 organization with which you are familiar to use for this assignment. This could include a current or previous employer.
Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.
Part 1: DIKW Model Graphic
Create a graphical depiction of the DIKW model relevant to your selected organization. Within your graphic:
- Identify data available to the organization. Consider both structured and unstructured data.
- Identify information available to the organization. Consider the value of this information.
- Identify how this information was used to create new insights or knowledge for the organization. Address lessons learned.
- Identify the collective wisdom (i.e., what the organization has learned) gained by the organization. Address how this knowledge will benefit the organization going forward.
Part 2: DIKW Model Summary
Write a 525 to 700-word summary of the DIKW model relevant to your selected organization. In your summary:
- Describe data available to the organization. Consider both structured and unstructured data.
- Describe information available to the organization. Consider the value of this information.
- Describe the knowledge gained by the organization. Address lessons learned.
- Describe the collective wisdom (i.e., organizational learning) gained by the organization. Address how this knowledge will benefit the organization going forward.
Cite scholarly resources to support your ideas.
Format any in-text citations and your references according to current APA guidelines.
Submit Part 1 and Part 2 of your assignment.