Instruction
Section 1 2-3 paragraphs
How do you define BI?
How can BI help management make decisions?
Do managers need to be experts in information technology (IT) in order to use BI tools? What role do next-generation BI applications play in this case?
Section 2 2-3 paragraphs
What ethical concerns do managers have when using databases?
Explain the differences among a database, a data warehouse, and a data mart.
If you were to use one of the above storage mechanisms for an online store that hosts one hundred books, which one would you use: a database, a data warehouse, or a data mart? Why?
Section 3 2-3 paragraphs
The role real-time data plays in ensuring the success of businesses
The role of data visualization in helping managers make decisions
The different data visualization techniques used to translate data into knowledge for managers.