Companies doing business in the modern era often look for ways to maximize the resources they have at their disposal. This can vary in the way it is executed and will look different from company to company. Which of the following represents an effective way for individual employees to add to their personal data analytics skillset?
A) Alexis, who works in human resources, is taking an economics course after work at the local community college.
B) David, who works in accounting, is pursuing a certification in Microsoft Excel.
C) Jerry, who works in production, is taking a course about improving time management skills in the workplace.
D) Sarah, who works in advertising, is pursuing an online certificate in Microsoft Word.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This question requires familiarity with effective ways employees can learn about, expand, or improve their own data analytics skills. Choice B is correct because expert level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an excellent skill to have and increases the employee's data-specific knowledge and abilities. The remaining choices are incorrect because they are skills that are useful for their jobs but do not directly improve or enhance the other employees' data analytics skillsets.

Companies Doing Business in the Modern Era Often Look for Ways