Managing Master Data involves several key activities, primarily focusing on:
* Structured and Unstructured Data:
* Structured Data: Managing well-defined data types, such as relational databases, where data is organized into tables and fields.
* Unstructured Data: Handling data that does not have a predefined format or structure, such as emails, documents, and multimedia files.
* Comprehensive Management:
* Data Integration: Ensuring that data from various sources, both structured and unstructured, is integrated into the master data repository.
* Data Quality: Implementing processes and tools to maintain high data quality for both structured and unstructured data.
* References:
* Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK), Chapter 7: Master Data Management
* DAMA International, "The DAMA Guide to the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)"