What is business intelligence? multiple choice a)raw facts that describe the characteristics of an event or object. b) data converted into a meaningful and useful context. c) information collected from multiple sources that analyzes patterns, trends, and relationships for strategic decision making. d) skills, experience, and expertise, coupled with information and intelligence, that create a person's intellectual resources.

Financial performance is measured in many ways. requirements 1. explain the difference between lag and lead indicators. 2. the following is a list of financial measures. indicate whether each is a lag or lead indicator: a. income statement shows net income of $100,000 b. listing of next week's orders of $50,000 c. trend showing that average hits on the redesigned website are increasing at 5% per week d. price sheet from vendor reflecting that cost per pound of sugar for the next month is $2 e. contract signed last month with large retail store that guarantees a minimum shelf space for grandpa's overloaded chocolate cookies for the next year