In each of the situations outlined below identify what you believe your information needs would be.

Situation I You are the manager of a local branch of a national retail organization.

All buying is done centrally and prices are fixed. You are in charge of the day-to-day management and hiring and firing of staff. Your annual remuneration is fixed.

Situation 2 The situation is the same as above except that in addition to your annual salary you receive a bonus of £1 for each £100 profit made above that expected.

Situation 3 As in situation 2 above except that you are able to decide on the selling price yourself.

Situation 4 You have been so successful as a branch manager that the company has promoted you to the position of regional manager in charge of 20 shops all of whose managers work under the conditions outlined in situation 3 above.