Visit Fedscope (http://www.fedscope.opm.gov/) and identify and explain at least one interesting trend. This tool is an example of OLAP.

Also, describe how this trend can be used to develop a business strategy.

Attach a screenshot along with your narrative in Microsoft Word format. Minimum length = 100 words.

INSTRUCTION ON ATTACHING A SCREENSHOT OF EACH TREND. When the trend appears on your screen, press the PrtScrn (Print Screen) key on your keyboard then go into Word and select Edit, Paste. You might want to edit and crop the pasted image using the Picture toolbar (View, Toolbars, Picture). Below the screen shot, describe the trend and relate it to a business strategy. Attach this Word document to your posting.

Instructions for using Fedscope can be found at: http://www.fedscope.opm.gov/fedshelp/index.asp Hint: Use the Chart icon which is the second button on the bottom of the Fedscope screen. Change your dimensions like twisting your Rubik's cube!

Note: Avoid the use of Chrome for this assignment. This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 5+, Netscape 7+, Mozilla and/or Firefox but there is no guarantee that the site will be accessible. If you have a technical issue accessing the site, please contact the instructor.