Business Case Study Help

Each case analysis must be typed, double-spaced, a minimum of 2 full pages and a maximum of 3 pages in length. The instructor evaluates and assigns points based on the following criteria:

(1) Clarity of writing and expression

(2) Depth and scope of analysis

(3) Use of appropriate business terminology and language

(4) Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

(5) The analysis is a minimum of 2 full pages

(6) The paper is presented meeting the following requirements:

-The title is contained on one line and contains: student name, case number, and date

-The paper is double-spaced and the print is font size 12

-The paper uses 1" margins on the left, right, top (includes header) and bottom (includes footer)

Case #3: Managing the firms data

The Acme Corporation retains seven years of company data before it is archived. Managers from a wide variety of departments complain that it is difficult to find the information they need to make good decisions.

1. What is the difference between data and information? Why does the distinction matter?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping so many years of data?
3. What are some possible ways the companys databases could be made more user-friendly?
4. What do you recommend and why?