“How can the functionality of multi-dimensional business databases be extended with\ud
diagnostic capabilities to support managerial decision-making?” This question states\ud
the main research problem addressed in this thesis. Before giving an answer, the question\ud
first requires clarification and delineation. In this chapter, the research question\ud
is placed briefly into context, both regarding academic and business relevance. This\ud
leads to the formulation of three specific research questions. Subsequently, a section\ud
is dedicated to each specific research question. An outline of this thesis concludes the\ud
chapter