Collecting the data directly
and indirectly. A organisation
has to produce a way of
collecting info e.g. creating
forms, questionaires. Buy
information or pay a third
party access to data.
Money
Data processing - Data
needs to be processed
into info, hardware and
software need to be
purchased to to this
Data Information -
Organastion maintains
database of its
customers, needs to be
accurate and up to date.
Human Resources
Keying in - Data keying
takes time and staff paid
to do it.
Direct Input -
Automated methods
such as bar code
readers, OMR.
Specialised hardware
needs to be purchased
and staff trained.