A study of the data management construct: design, construction, and utilization

Data management problems in organizations are investigated. Past research indicates that data management practices are not part of the mainstream of corporate information management. Using the literature in database and information management, the authors have defined the data management construct as consisting of three theoretical entities: database design, database construction, and data utilization. A survey was administered to 49 high-level managers in large Fortune 500 firms. Each theoretical entity was tested for threats against internal validity, external validity, and scale reliability. The data were analyzed using correlation matrices. The authors found polarized, bimodal tendencies when examining data distributions. They conclude that the data management construct is robust and recommend future research directions.<>