IIBA CBDA Exam - Topic 2 Question 59 Discussion

Question

A data scientist is working with a team of upper level managers to develop a strategy for creating an enterprise analytics program. What critical success factor would help ensure the organization obtains the most value from its data?

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C) Management thinks analytically and fosters a culture where data science thrives

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A) Management is aware of the value of data science and ensures support for all tactical initiatives

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B) A sponsor is identified that helps champion the work

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D) The data science team supports the functional units and priorities
Explanation:
According to the Introduction to Business Data Analytics: An Organizational View, one of the critical success factors for creating an enterprise analytics program is to have a management team that thinks analytically and fosters a culture where data science thrives. This means that the management team should understand the potential value and impact of data science, promote a data-driven mindset and decision-making process, encourage innovation and experimentation, and support collaboration and learning among the data science team and other stakeholders. A management team that thinks analytically and fosters a culture where data science thrives can help create a strategic vision, align the goals and objectives, allocate the resources and investments, and overcome the challenges and barriers for the enterprise analytics program.