Databases are used by nearly every operating business
Database System AwarenessDatabases are used by nearly every operating business. They may not all be relational but data arestored, recorded, analyzed, etc. in order for any successful business to run. Your assignment is to selecta major retailer or retail chain (i.e. Walmart, Meijer, Domino’s Pizza, etc.) to examine. Identify at least 3major hierarchical levels within the organization (by role, title, or what not) where the data demands aredifferent. You will analyze data needs for each, noting that if some portion is not applicable you willexplicitly state that it is not applicable. For each level, identifya)b)c)d)the data captured at that level (provide multiple examples)how this data is used at that levelhow this data is used at an aggregation level higher than this leveleach data point should identify if it is transactional in nature (allows for business transactionssuch as a sale of good), operational (influences intra-business activity such as resupply orders),strategic (long term direction of the business), etc.e) unique needs of this level (i.e. what does a front-line clerk need vs. what does a CIO or CFOneed)This should be provided as a business report, not an academic paper. It should be formatted for clarityand must use proper spelling, grammar, and flow (i.e. OABC – Opening, Agenda, Body, and Conclusion).This report does not need to perfectly reflect the actual operation. Your thoughts and original thinkingare most important. The quality of the result should reflect thorough analysis, not merely a cursoryoverview. There is a maximum page limit of 4 pages.RubricGrammar andPunctuationContentStructureNo errorsA few simple errors (fewer than 1 per page)Significant issuesNot AcceptableAll required points addressed explicitly and with wellreasoned thoughtAll required points addressed explicitly but weaklyMissing several pointsRequirements not followedAll elements of OABC presentWell formatted but lacking OABC structurePoor structure or formatting15%70%15%
