Abstract: The invention features a business method that takes advantage of the ability to convert unorganized information in the form of paper documents, document images, and electronic documents arid converts the information to an organized electronic form referred to as Knowledge Objects. The invention further encompasses forming electronic Business Objects, such as documents and data sets, useful for business decision making and information exchange. The methods of the invention may utilize computerized storage and computerized decision-making systems to enable making more rapid critical business decisions.