Designing and Building Decision Support Systems

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Designing and Building Decision Support Systems
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Classic SDLC
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Functional Category Analysis
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Generalized DSS Development Process
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Types of Support Provided by DSS

• Identify the need for decisions
• Identify specific problems that require attention
• Solve or assist in solving problems
• Reduce cognitive limitations of human
  decision-makers
• Provide assistance in the form of advice,
  analysis, or evaluation
• Enhance user creativity, imagination, or insight
• Facilitate interactions in MDM settings

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Factors Influencing Risks and Outcome
Characteristics of End-User Developed Applications
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DSS Development Tools Classification
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Selection Criteria for DSS Generators

• Data Management Functions
• Model Management Functions
• User Interface Capabilities
• Compatibility and Degree of Connectivity
• Available Hardware Platforms
• Cost
• Quality and Availability of Vendor Support