Resolution of conflicts between internal and external information sources on a time reproduction task: the role of perceived information reliability and attributional style

2004 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence J. Ryan ◽  
Kenton Henry ◽  
Troy Robey ◽  
John A. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Attributional Style ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
External Information ◽  
Reproduction Task ◽  
Time Reproduction ◽  
Information Reliability

scholarly journals Fontes de informação utilizadas por executivos

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silas Marques de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Decision Process ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
External Information ◽  
Documented Information ◽  
Organizational Information ◽  
Role Of Information

O trabalho discute o papel dos sistemas de informação nas empresas, e apresenta as fontes de informação internas e externas mais utilizadas na opinião de 45 gerentes de SI que participaram de um estudo de campo. O estudo apresentado se insere no contexto da informação empresarial e tem como objetivo principal discutir o papel dos sistemas de informação no processo decisório dos executivos, levando em consideração as fontes informacionais externas e internas utilizadas pelos mesmos. Um estudo utilizando questionário realizado entre 45 gerentes de SI de empresas brasileiras revelou que maioria dos sujeitos preferem, com relação a fontes externas, informações oriundas de pessoas em detrimento de informações documentadas formalmente, coincidindo com as fontes internas de maior preferência. Mais da metade, indicaram que consultam seus colegas gerentes de outras áreas da organização para obter informações, indicaram consultar os executivos superiores os subordinados. Fontes de informações documentais eram consultadas por menos da metade dos gerentes de S.I. O estudo conclui que é provável que os gerentes de SI desconheçam o potencial das fontes de informação bem como não possuam instrução adequada para acessá-las ou utilizá-las de forma eficiente Abstract The study inserts in the context of organizational information, and its main objective is to discuss the role of information systems in the executive’s decision process, considering internal and external information sources used by executives. A study using questionnaires applied to 45 SI managers of Brazilian organizations revealed that most of the subjects prefer external information originated from people in detriment of documented information, coinciding with the preference for information originated internally. More than half of the subjects indicated that they sought information from colleagues of other departments of the company, consulted their superiors, and their subordinates. Documented information sources were consulted by less than half of the S.I. managers studied. The study concludes that it is probable that S.I managers do not know the potential of the information sources and do not have adequate instruction to access and use these sources effectively.

Statistical Data as a Source of Information on the Great Patriotic War

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
T. G. Nekhaeva
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Information Warfare ◽  
Great Patriotic War ◽  
Historical Truth ◽  
Great Victory

The article examines publication of statistical data commemorating the anniversaries of the USSR Victory in the Great Patriotic War as the most important information sources for an objective analysis of historical events. The reason for writing this article was the release of the statistical handbook of Rosstat, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. In the introduction, the author argues the current urgency of issues addressed in the article caused by information warfare aimed at distorting the historical truth about the role of our country in the anti-Hitler coalition and the defeat of fascism in the World War II. The body of the article describes the concept and content of the anniversary edition. An important point of the article is the analysis of data sources used in the preparation of the handbook. The author reviews the anniversary handbook structure that includes a preface and the following sections: Population, Economic, Living conditions, Mobilization of population, Partisan movement, Evacuation during the war, Casualties and losses during the war, Military memorials and cemeteries, State awards, References. It is noted that the handbook maintains the tradition of previous statistical publications dedicated to the anniversaries of the Great Victory. Lastly, the author substantiates the novelty of data presented in the anniversary handbook and the logical structure of statistical materials in it. The author draws conclusions about the paramount importance of, and need to continue popularization of data on the great exploits of the Soviet people during the war and to introduce new statistical information into scientific circulation, which is causing further comprehension of primary information sources about the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

Sense of time in children with ADHD: Effects of duration, distraction, and stimulant medication

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
RUSSELL A. BARKLEY ◽  
SETH KOPLOWITZ ◽  
TAMARA ANDERSON ◽  
MARY B. McMURRAY
Keyword(s):  
Stimulant Medication ◽  
Recent Theory ◽  
Interval Duration ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Reproduction Task ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Time Reproduction ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
Sense Of Time

A recent theory of ADHD predicts a deficiency in sense of time in the disorder. Two studies were conducted to test this prediction, and to evaluate the effects of interval duration, distraction, and stimulant medication on the reproductions of temporal durations in children with ADHD. Study I: 12 ADHD children and 26 controls (ages 6–14 years) were tested using a time reproduction task in which subjects had to reproduce intervals of 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 s. Four trials at each duration were presented with a distraction occurring on half of these trials. Control subjects were significantly more accurate than ADHD children at most durations and were unaffected by the distraction. ADHD children, in contrast, were significantly less accurate when distracted. Both groups became less accurate with increasing durations to be reproduced. Study II: Tested three doses of methylphenidate (MPH) and placebo on the time reproductions of the 12 ADHD children. ADHD children became less accurate with increasing durations and distraction was found to reduce accuracy at 36 s or less. No effects of MPH were evident. The results of these preliminary studies seem to support the prediction that sense of time is impaired in children with ADHD. The capacity to accurately reproduce time intervals in ADHD children does not seem to improve with administration of stimulant medication. (JINS, 1997, 3, 359–369.)

AN INTERACTIONAL APPROACH TO ATTRIBUTIONAL DIMENSIONS IN DYSPHORIA

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet E. Eschen ◽  
David S. Glenwick
Keyword(s):  
Attributional Style ◽  
The Self ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Attributional Style Questionnaire ◽  
Standard Manner ◽  
Stability Dimension ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship

To investigate the possible contributions to dysphoria of interactions among attributional dimensions, 105 freshmen and sophomores were administered the Attributional Style Questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory. Analyses examined the relationship to dysphoria of (a) the traditional composite score; (b) multiple regression analyses including interactions among the various dimensions; and (c) indices of behavioral self-blame, characterological self-blame, and external blame. The results provided modest support for the specific hypothesized interactional model and, to a large extent, appeared to support the validity of the standard manner in which dysphoric attributional style is viewed. Refinements of the traditional model are suggested, involving the self-blame construct, the possible role of the stability dimension, and the relationship between controllability and positive event attributions.

The Role of Information Sources in Watershed Management

Fisheries ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 16-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela S. Wright ◽  
Bruce Shindler
Keyword(s):  
Watershed Management ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Role Of Information

The role of libraries in the dissemination of health information in Botswana

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 320-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuelo Ntlotlang ◽  
Balulwami Grand
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Health Information Sources

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the role of public libraries in the dissemination of health information in the southern part of Botswana, namely, Kgatleng and Kweneng districts. It also explored how these libraries market health information services to the community they serve. The study also used health information acquisition model to get an understanding on how public library users seek health information. Design/methodology/approach The survey research design was chosen for the study and purposive sampling procedure was used to obtain the sample size of the population. The sample size consisted of 120 respondents and six interviewees. Data were collected from both library staff and users using questionnaires and interviews. Findings The results of the study showed that public libraries are striving to provide accurate and useful health information to members of the community by collecting and availing both print and electronic health information sources. The findings further indicated that public libraries have marketing programmes that they use on raising awareness of health information to their clientele. The marketing programmes include outreach, library brochures/leaflets, newsletters and library exhibitions. The results of the study also showed that there were some challenges that hindered the library users to access and use health information (e.g. lack of appropriateness of information resources and limited number of health information sources). Originality/value For a better dissemination of health information, public libraries should establish working relationships with health agencies and communication organisations or media houses with the objective of cooperative developments of collections, referrals and shared training.

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