Information Handling Trends in Business Information Scenario: from Past to Present

Starts with the way of use of information by different business organizations in the changed information scenario as the requirements are changed. Discusses about the nature of information required for running the industries and various areas, components and steps in information handling. Emphasizes important aspects of online information services with the idea that information transfer among the business community is an important element for innovation. Also reflects new emerged professional “information brokers”. Concludes by giving examples of Centres for providing business information as National centre for Trade Information (NCTI) and United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).