Independent data marts are often created because an organization focuses on a series of short-term business objectives.

The statement is False. Independent data marts are typically created due to decentralized development, departmental autonomy, or rapid deployment needs - not because of short-term business objectives. In fact, independent marts often create long-term challenges like data inconsistency, redundancy, and integration difficulties. They're usually a reaction to immediate departmental needs rather than strategic short-term objectives.