Discussion Post: The Basis of Intelligence
For this discussions, provide your answer to the following four questions. Be sure to justify your answers with facts from the textbook or outside research.
• Why do organizations use external data as a source of business intelligence?
• What are examples of sources of external data?
• How might retail giant Wal-Mart use external data to make tactical-level decisions?
• How might its decision makers use external data to make strategic-level decisions?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.