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Write a 3-5 pages paper answering the following questions. It is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner: take a definite stand on the issues and develop your supporting argument carefully. Using material from the Background information and any other sources you can find to support specific points in your argument is highly recommended.

1.    What business problems are created by not having these data in a single standard format?

2.    How easy would it be to create a database with a single standard format that could store the data from both systems? Identify the problems that would have to be addressed.

3.    Should the problems be solved by database specialists or general business managers? Explain.

4.    Who should have the authority to finalize a single company-wide format for this information in the database?