Accounting Information Systems
Accounting Information Systems
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337552127
Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 6RQ
Summary Introduction

To explain: The limitation of a centralized database approach to business information systems.

Introduction:

Database management systems (DBMS):

It is computer software for creating and managing databases. The DBMS provides a way for the users to create, update, retrieve and manage the data present in the database. It also supports the administration and use of the database on different platforms.

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