1. Explain the fundamental characteristics of a relational database. Consider the sales order procedure. Your task is to create a basic relational database for this procedure. Specifically, please clarify the following aspects: i) What entities are involved in this process? ii) What attributes are associated with each of these entities?

2. The survival of a large organisation depends upon access to high quality information. Discuss this statement, providing relevant examples where necessary.

3. Select a company or organisation with which you are familiar. Rank in order of importance the benefits that developing a new BIS, such as an e-commerce system, could deliver to the business or a particular department. You should give an explanation of why you have placed each benefit factor where you have.

1. Explain the fundamental characteristics of a relational database. Consider the sales order procedure. Your task is to create a basic relational database for this procedure. Specifically, please clarify the following aspects: i) What entities are involved in this process? ii) What attributes are associated with each of these entities? 2. The survival of a large organisation depends upon access to high quality information. Discuss this statement, providing relevant examples where necessary. 3. Select a company or organisation with which you are familiar. Rank in order of importance the benefits that developing a new BIS, such as an e-commerce system, could deliver to the business or a particular department. You should give an explanation of why you have placed each benefit factor where you have