WK 3 DQs

WK 3 - DQ 1

Relational Database Model

What are the benefits and limitations of the relational database model for business applications today? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

WK 3 – DQ 2

Web-based Networks

How have the Internet, intranets, and extranets affected the types and uses of data resources available to business professionals? What other database trends are also affecting data resource management in business? What types of databases and web-based networks have you used in your business experience (current or past)?

Required Resource

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Read the following chapters from Management Information Systems: 

· Chapter 5: Data Resource Management

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O’Brien, J.A. & Marakas, G.M. (2011). Management Information Systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN: 978-0-07-337681-3