In What Way Do Managers Benefit from the Use of a Database

question 84

Multiple Choice

In what way do managers benefit from the use of a database, or "data warehouse"?

• A) Data can be entered at numerous input terminals within the organization.
• B) The managers would not be completely responsible for the information that is entered into the database system.
• C) The managers could combine or adjust these data to answer the questions from particular internal and external users.
• D) The managers do not benefit, as the information requires technical expertise to retrieve.
• E) Managers can store old documents in hard copy.

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