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challenge  with  the  RFID  tags  is  the  volume  of  data  that  they  generate.  Databases  that  process  the  data  from   the  RFID  tags  should  be  improved  so  that  they  can  better  handle  the  large  amount  of  data  generated  from  the   RFID  technology  for  the  use  of  RFID  to  become  more  widespread.       Case  #2:    CRM  2.0  :   1. What  role  does  technology  play  in  CRM?    Is  CRM  mostly  about  technology  or  mostly  about  relationships?   • Technology  allows  individuals  within  the  organization  to  post  profiles,  provide  real-­‐time  status  about   themselves  or  activities  of  the  organization,  organize  groups,  manage  feeds,  share  documents,  etc…   CRM  is  about  both  technology  and  relationships  because  the  relationship  with  the  customer  would   not  be  as  effective  without  the  technology.     2. What  types  of  communication  (e.g.  e-­‐mail,  texting,  Facebook,  and  so  on)  methods  would  you  want  to  have  with   a  company  you  do  business  with?  Explain.       • I  would  personally  want  e-­‐mail  communication  because  even  though  it  may  a  bit  slower  than   Facebook  or  texting  for  instance,  it  would  give  you  a  record  of  the  conversation.    You  would  be  able  to   print  this  out  for    you  records  or  forward  it  if  need  be  to  another  party.       3. If  you  were  the  CEO  of  a  Fortune  500  company,  would  you  be  comfortable  using  social  media  sites  like  Facebook   and  LinkedIn  as  part  of  your  CRM  strategy?    Why  or  why  not?   • I  would  because  it  would  provide  an  efficient  way  to  keep  in  contact  with  customers  to  ensure  their   issues  can  be  addressed  effectively.    Also,  it  would  allow  satisfied  customers  to  leave  positive   feedback  about  their  experience  which  in  turn  would  grow  the  business  even  further.    These  forms  of   communication  allow  for  interaction  between  customers  and  other  customers,  and  customers  and  the   business.