The production department of Foster Textiles implements its own database without prior knowledge of the IT department. What would likely be the result in this scenario? O The database will be a better fit than what the IT department could have recommended. O The database will have appropriate technical support from the IT department. O The database may include the appropriate controls and security. O The database may require skills or resources the IT department doesn't have.
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