Peters, Richard C.2012-11-062012-11-061987https://hdl.handle.net/10182/5026People misuse information. Misuse of information can result in inadequate techniques and policies for managing natural resources. Misuse of information occurs when people inaccurately observe information about a resource .and its users, and when people develop management policies and techniques for the resource based on that information. Misuse of information is caused by a person's biased perception of the physical and social world and by the management organisation within which a person works. People can improve their use of information if they review critically what they know about a resource management issue, determine the source of their information, identify possible group processes that affect information use, and review their past involvement with the management of a natural resource.enhttps://researcharchive.lincoln.ac.nz/pages/rightsnatural resource managementinformation useperceptionbiasorganisational influencedecision makingPeople's use of information in the management of natural resourcesThesisDigital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. If you are the author of this item, please contact us if you wish to discuss making the full text publicly available.ANZSRC::050209 Natural Resource ManagementANZSRC::080703 Human Information BehaviourANZSRC::150311 Organisational BehaviourQ112848155