The book deals with a wide range of issues related to the methodology, organization and technologies of information and analytical work. The possibilities of using analytical tools for studying socio-political and economic processes, forecasting and organizing the effective functioning and development of management systems for enterprises and institutions, and improving management decision-making processes are shown. At the level of "living knowledge" in a broad cultural and historical context, the essence of intellectual technologies, methods of applied analytical work is revealed. The characteristics of foreign and domestic analytical centers are presented.The book is intended for specialists engaged in the field of management, employees of information and analytical centers and departments, employees of the media and PR centers, researchers, graduate students and students. p>