In this assignment, you will explore the concept of business intelligence (BI) and its role in helping management make decisions. You will apply the concepts from your Week 1 readings to explore the different technologies used in BI and the role of these tools in the different decision-making processes.
Tasks

How do you define BI?
How can BI help management make decisions?
Do managers need to be experts in information technology (IT) in order to use BI tools? What role do next-generation BI applications play in this case?