Question

what best describes the role of data analytics in achieving competitive advantage?
select one:
o a. providing actionable insights for decision-making, which helps organizations make informed strategic choices
o b. ensuring data integrity by creating backup systems that replicate data across various platforms to prevent data loss
o c. enhancing data security by limiting access to only essential personnel, thus protecting sensitive information from unauthorized use

Explanation:

Data analytics focuses on analyzing data to derive meaningful insights. Option a directly relates to using these insights for decision - making, which is a key aspect of gaining a competitive advantage. Option b is about data integrity (backup systems) and option c is about data security (access control). These are important aspects of data management but not the core role of data analytics in achieving competitive advantage.

Answer:

a. Providing actionable insights for decision - making, which helps organizations make informed strategic choices