The goal of data management is to provide the infrastructure and tools to transform raw data into usable corporate information of the highest quality. There are a number of difficulties associated with managing data; for example, managing, searching for, and retrieving data located throughout the enterprise can be a major challenge. Database management programs can provide access to all of the data, alleviating many of the problems associated with data file environments. However, databases are volatile because they are constantly being added to, edited, or updated.
Review the following list of data management difficulties:
The amount of data increases exponentially.
Data are scattered all across the organization.
Only small portions of the data are relevant for specific decisions.
There is an ever-growing need for external data in making decisions.
Raw data may be stored in different formats.
There are legal issues involved in transferring data across country borders.
Data security, quality, and integrity are critical but easily jeopardized.
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that includes an explanation of how data warehousing, online transactional databases, and data mining can solve or reduce these difficulties. Be specific.
Remember to properly cite your sources according to APA guidelines.
