THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DATA ADMINISTRATION

Since information systems are used in all aspects of a company's business, data administrators find themselves playing key roles in the corporate environment. Those who understand what data a company possesses, and how it flows both from department to department within the company and between the company and its customers, suppliers, and other external entities, are in the best position to understand how the company really functions. Data administrators often come from the ranks of systems analysts and, indeed, some companies use the term “data analyst” to describe them. What are the responsibilities of the data administration function? They are listed in Figure 10.2 and discussed below.

Data Coordination