Emerson and Sanofi: Data Stewards seek data conformity

1)      Why is the role of data steward considered to be innovative? Explain

As specified in the case data steward is not just responsible for the database management in an organization it’s more about the presentation of the content. Data steward in each business unit reviews the data and correct errors before the data are put into the operational systems. They also research customer relationships, locations of customers and the corporate hierarchies. Along with this they also facilitate the training of overseas workers to fix data in their native languages. They also serve as the main contact with the data administrator and database architect for new requirements and bug fixes.

To perform all these tasks in a competitive environment data steward needs to have proper management skills about when to present what in which way. They should be sure about the data content and the time of its execution. So they need to be innovative in order to execute such analytical functions.

2)      What is the business benefits associated with the data steward program at Emerson?

Data steward helps in creating quality data, by unusual mix of business, technology and diplomatic skills. Data steward facilitates the process of establishing and maintaining........click below to read all.

the quality of data entered into the operational systems that feed the data warehouse. This provides great processes and standards to the activities performed and make the search engine more prominent and effective.

It helps in smooth functioning of the business with clear patterns and absolute solutions regarding data issues as per its security and availability. Due to deployment of data stewards, Business gets more systematic and scientific and the things become much easy to understand and locate. Business becomes more productive and decision making process becomes much easier and less time consuming.

3)      How does effective data resource management contribute to the strategic goals of an organization? Provide some examples from Emerson and others.

Data are the heart of any organizations. These are the most strong and important resource for any organization. If data are arranged and managed carefully and systematically then it helps organizations to review its ongoing strategy and make new strategies as per the demand of the situation. Data’s are the information’s which facilitates the process of decision making and strategies formulation. In a competitive environment data resource management is so much important because it decides about the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and plans of organization.

For example, Emerson enjoys the advantage of superior business decisions due to proper data resource management it maintains. Similarly as for sanofi, it enjoys explained and clear version of data which makes the performance of activities much easier and relevant.

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