Abasebenzi Care (Abasebenzi) is a medium-sized firm in the business of sowing work uniforms for different companies and government institutions. They utilise a factory where all the uniforms are sowed and stored until they are delivered to the respective companies and government institutions. The factory warehouse is situated in an industrial area west of Pretoria. Abasebenzi has two shops in Johannesburg and Pretoria where it sells and showcases the type of working uniforms it sows and sells. Abasebenzi has been operating for more than eight years and has decided to expand its uniform range to provide more variety to its current client base. According to their research, additional variety will result in increased sales and opportunities for possible expansion to other markets.

Required: 3.1 Explain how Abasebenzi have reached the decision to introduce variety to their uniform range to increase their sales by referring to each step in the computerised information system process. Include an example to demonstrate each step in the process? (9)

3.2 The physical location of an organisations database depends on the type of business. Which database should Abasebenzi use and explain why? (2)

3.3 Would a data warehouse be necessary for Abasebenzi? State a reason for your answer. (2)

3.4 What is the preferred type of processing that Abasebenzi should use? Provide a reason for your answer (2)

3.5 Determine whether it is possible for Abasebenzi to use a specialised warehouse information system and give a reason for your answer.