Question

The value of information is the difference between the benefits realised from using that information and the costs of producing it. Would you, or any organisation, ever produce information if its expected costs exceeded it benefits? If so, provide some examples. If not, why not?(pls i need a different answer from the textbk answers). can i get more examples and explanations pls, the previous one that was given is kinda rampant

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Answer

Most organizations produce information only if its value exceeds its cost. However, there are two situations where information may be produced even if its cost exceeds its value.

a. It is often difficult to estimate accurately the value of information and the cost of producing it. Therefore, organizations may produce information that they expect will produce benefits in excess of its costs, only to be disappointed after the fact.
b. Production of the information may be mandated by either a government agency or a private organization. Examples include the tax reports required by the IRS and disclosure requirements for financial reporting.