Answer all questions
Question1)
Discuss why information and knowledge have assumed such an importance in contributing to socio economic development now than ever before.
Question2)
What do you understand by diffusion of information? Discuss models of diffusion of information.
Question3)
Describe different modes of information generation giving appropriate examples.
Question4)
Discuss the essential components of information economy and describe the significance of information economics to library and information services.
Question5)
Highlight the significant features of an Information Society.
Question6)
Explain National Information Policy. Discuss in brief different issues to be considered while framing a National Information Policy. Define Knowledge Society. Discuss its implications on education and training.
Question7)
Describe the concept of Knowledge Management and its advantages to an organisation. Explain the role of a knowledge professional in knowledge management.
Question8)
Write short notes on the following:
a) Networked electronic information society
b) Knowledge products
c) Digital divide
d) Barriers to information