THE QUIZ _ BUDGETS

Information/Knowledge Management Quiz - How does your department rate?

The statements below describe typical information related conditions. Indicate how accurately you feel each statement reflects your situation. Use the "NA" option if a statement does not apply at all.

In my organization or department . . .

1. Purchases of electronic content and licenses to commercial content are managed individually by departments.

2. Purchases of electronic content and licenses to commercial content are centralized through a dedicated entity (competitive intelligence, market research, library, or similar unit).

3. There is a culture of conviction that even high-cost content is necessary and worth paying for.

4. There is a culture of conviction that qualified staff to handle information are worth paying for.

5. An assessment of information / knowledge / intellectual property related practices is undertaken on a regular basis.