Assignment Content

1. Consider the learning materials for this week. In this assignment, you will apply the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) model to an existing organization.

   Select 1 organization with which you are familiar to use for this assignment. This could include a current or previous employer.

   Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

   Part 1: DIKW Model Graphic
   Create a graphical depiction of the DIKW model relevant to your selected organization. Within your graphic:

   • Identify data available to the organization. Consider both structured and unstructured data.
   • Identify information available to the organization. Consider the value of this information.
   • Identify how this information was used to create new insights or knowledge for the organization. Address lessons learned.
   • Identify the collective wisdom (i.e., what the organization has learned) gained by the organization. Address how this knowledge will benefit the organization going forward.
   • Part 2: DIKW Model Summary
     Write a 525- to 700-word summary of the DIKW model relevant to your selected organization. In your summary:
   • Describe data available to the organization. Consider both structured and unstructured data.
   • Describe information available to the organization. Consider the value of this information.
   • Describe the knowledge gained by the organization. Address lessons learned.
   • Describe the collective wisdom (i.e., organizational learning) gained by the organization. Address how this knowledge will benefit the organization going forward.
   • Cite scholarly resources to support your ideas.

     Format any in-text citations and your references according to current APA guidelines.

     Submit Part 1 and Part 2 of your assignmen