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nIn order to get corporate data under control, use of DBMS - database management software
nA “database administrator” to manage DBMS to improve the problem of inconsistent and redundant data
nBroader definition of the data administration role - Standard format for data crossing organization boundaries
nEffective use of data dictionaries to control standard data definitions
Managing Corporate Records: The Problem: Inconsistent Data Definitions