The use of the term Information Technology is so very misused, abused and misunderstood that it has caused great confusion in the information management industry. I contend such influence, if not balanced as suggested in my STEP model, will be to the detriment of the overall reliability, accuracy and variety of information used in the decision making process. The sooner we recognise shelving, paper files and paper clips as part of Information Technology the closer we will be to truly seeing computers as simply a tool in the overall management of Information.
Facts are of two types.
Absolute - No matter how the situation, environment or world may change the correctness, truth and accuracy of the fact will not alter. These facts are not subject to the viewers perception of truth, honesty or understanding or accumulation of knowledge and are equally true for any individual regardless of their awareness of the event or concept. Working - taken as true for the moment, or as accurate for the purposes of the decision. May be subject to change if and when new evidence presents. Could vary according to an individuals awareness or knowledge of the event.