Assignment

You must submit 2 files to this link once done as follows:

Part 1) An MS Excel spreadsheet (.xls or .xlsx no other file formats will be accepted) use the dataset spreadsheet provided for the assignment and include in it all of your work (cell formulas/calculations used to analyze the datasets provided to calculate your answers to all of the questions found on page 300 of the text.

Part 2) An MS Word document (either a .doc or .docx no other file formats will be accepted) maximum length = 2 pages - points will be deducted if more or less less than 2 pages - using single spacing, times 12 pt font and normal margins that includes your name at the top of the first page) summarizing your answers in a more formal / professional looking report (called an Executive Summary) that answers all of the questions on page 300 of the text plus the extra ones listed below. Before starting the assignment you should read all sections of the Running Case:Carries Custom Clothing which can be found at the beginning of each of Chapters 7,8,9.

Answer the following additional questions also in your MS Word file:

3. What is meant by Business Intelligence (BI) - define and explain what it is and give 3 examples of BI systems.

4. How can Carrie's Custom Clothing benefit from BI? Be specific as to how BI can benefit her company - no general answers here. List at least 3 ways they can use BI explaining the benefits of each way.

5. How can Carries Custom Clothing use eCommerce and Social Media? Be specific as to how each one can benefit her company - no general answers here. List at least 3 ways they can use eCommerce explaining the benefits of each way & 3 ways they can use Social Media explaining the benefits of each way.