What Role Does Database Management Play in Managing Data As A Business Resource?

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What role does database management play in managing data as a business resource?

Information’s are the most valuable tools for the every aspect of organizations in order to
operate smoothly and effectively. Database management manages all the organizational data
into a very systematic and processed pattern so that when needed each and every information
can be easily accessed and used. Database management system makes it easy to find and used
safely stored data so that whole the operation becomes fast and smooth. Database
management plays a role of interpreter and medium where data are safely stored and can be
retrieved as per the need of organization. It helps in applying information system technologies
like database management, data warehousing and other data management tools to the task of
managing an Organization’s data resources to meet the information needs of their business
stakeholders.

What are the advantages of database management approach to the file processing approach?
Give examples to illustrate your answer.

File processing system is a traditional approach which is not so scientific and is not safe as well.
It takes too much of office space and does not have the benefit of easy accessibility. Files are
kept manually and it’s likely to have many errors. There are many advantages of database
management approach to the file processing system. Some of them are explained below:

·         DBMS consolidates data records and objects into databases that can be accessed by many
different application programs.
·         It serves as a software interface between users and database to help user easily access
the data stored in database management system.
·         A Database management approach attempts to solve the problems of inherent in file
processing approach such as data redundancy, lack of data integration, data dependence and
data integrity.
·         It is much safer and systematic approach then files processing approach.
What is the role of database management system in a business information system?

Database management approach is basically to assemble several separate files into one specific
data file. It involves management of the storage and processing of data in order to provide
convenience for end user. It helps in maintaining and updating common database to keep data
more extensively .A database Management system is a set of computer programs that controls
the creation , maintenance and use of the database of an organization. Major uses of this
approach in a business information system are:

·         Database development, facilitating the easy storage and retrieval of data’s and
information’s in the system.
·         Database interrogation, In order to make changes and correction as per the need of the
transaction.
·         Development of application programs, in order to make it compatible to every computer
system.
·         Saving time of an organization and facilitating the decision making process because of
quick location of data’s and information’s.
·         To control the system as per the information generated from properly managed database
management system.

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