Understanding Data and Information in Decision Making
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What is the difference between data and information in the context of managing customer databases?

  • Data is qualitative, while information is quantitative.
  • Data is always accurate, while information can be inaccurate.
  • Data refers to raw facts, while information is processed data that provides context and meaning. (correct)
  • Data and information are used interchangeably in managing customer databases.
  • Which responsibility is essential in managing customer databases according to the text?

  • Capturing answers to survey questions about the company.
  • Ensuring correct spelling of customer's name and address. (correct)
  • Storing customer's educational level.
  • Recording the customer's age and income level.
  • What tool is commonly used for capturing customer information as mentioned in the text?

  • An online quiz about the products and services.
  • A loyalty card system that tracks purchases. (correct)
  • A telephone call to ask for the customer's address.
  • A photo ID verification process.
  • What is a challenge mentioned in obtaining customer information?

    <p>Discovering if the customer has had complaints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should customer information be managed in a database based on the text?

    <p>Keep track of what the customer purchased last.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key difference between government reports and private reports as sources of customer information?

    <p>Government reports provide specific customer data, while private reports offer generic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are employee interactions with customers considered as a valuable source of customer information for a business?

    <p>Employees can provide insight into customers' needs and preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of using Point of Sale (POS) systems for capturing customer information?

    <p>POS systems generate transaction-specific data for analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might it be challenging to rely solely on government reports for customer information?

    <p>Government reports provide generic data that may not be specific to your customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can surveys be beneficial in obtaining customer information for a business?

    <p>Surveys gather direct feedback from customers about their preferences and opinions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do trade associations play in providing customer information to businesses?

    <p>Trade associations detail industry changes and key players for businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between data and information in the context of customer relationship management?

    <p>Data is easy to obtain, while information is difficult to acquire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key decision in managing a customer information database?

    <p>Selecting the software or platform to store the database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key connection for managing customer information?

    <p>Front-line employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge in obtaining customer information?

    <p>It requires advanced analytical techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential danger of relying solely on customer data?

    <p>It can lead to a false sense of satisfaction and incomplete decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when managing customer information in a database?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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