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A key understanding within knowledge management is to be able to define and differentiate between data, information and knowledge.The essay should provide a very brief introductory overview of knowledge, information and data, considering the challenges identified in the literature in defining and differentiating between these terms. You are then going to undertake a knowledge audit of a job that you select. You are to select a job that includes the use of computer technology (For example: engineer, manager (specify the type of manager), computer programmer, lecturer, etc). Identify the knowledge, information and data that the person needs to undertake their job. With jobs that are multifaceted and complex you may need to further identify a specific part of that person's job. Note: The example jobs listed here are just that, they are examples. You may choose any job that includes the use of technology. As part of this assignment you will: Define and describe knowledge, information and data in a general sense, as well as providing specific examples for the job that you have selected. Describe how 21st Century technology assists the use of the knowledge, information and data. Describe what challenges come with the use of the technology in relation to the knowledge, information and data. Does the technology remove or alter the knowledge, information and data required? Propose how the knowledge needed in this job contributes to organisational and personal operational efficiency and strategy. In this assessment, you should aim to make use of recent primary academic journal articles and the Jashapara (2011) textbook.