This document discusses different types of information: 1) Monitoring information provides a basis for problem finding but does not specify any actions. 2) Problem finding information is formatted to promote identifying problems. 3) Action information presents specified or implied actions. 4) Decision support information is oriented towards analysis and decision making, with preplanned reports having regular content and format run on a scheduled basis.

1. CONCEPT OF INFORMATION

2. INFORMATION

3. TYPES OF INFORMATION
1. Monitoring information: Monitoring information provides a basis for
problem finding and diagnosis and may lead to action, but no action is
specified by the information itself.
2. Problem finding information: The information is presented in a
format that promotes identification of problems.
3. Action information: The information is presented with action
specified or implied.
4. Decision support: The report, inquiry, result, or dialog is oriented to
performing analysis and making a decision. Preplanned reports have a
regular content and format and are usually run on a regularly
scheduled basis.