Decision Support System (DSS)
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS)
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Introduction
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DSS is a computer based
information system that supports organization in decision making activities
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It is also a collection of integrated
software application & hardware that form the backbone of an organization
in decision making process
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It is also a component of problem
solving which involves
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Intelligence
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Design
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Choice
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Implementation
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Monitoring
Classification,
Characteristics, Objectives, Components, Requirements, Applications, Advantages
& Limitations of DSS
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Classification
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Passive DSS
§ It aids the process of decision making
§ Cannot bring out explicit decision suggestions
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Active DSS
§ Can bring out such decisions, suggestions or solutions
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Cooperative DSS
§ Allow s the decision makers to modify, complete or refine
the decision suggestions provided by the system before sending them back to the
system for validation
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Characteristics
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Facilitation
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Interaction
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Ancillary
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Repeated use
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Identifiable
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Task oriented
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Decision impact
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Group decision making
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Supports individual
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Comprehensive data access
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Easy to develop
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Integrated software
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Flexibility
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Objectives
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To increase the effectiveness of Manager’s
decision making process
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To support the Manager’s in decision making
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To improve the directors effectiveness of
decision making
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Components
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Inputs
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User knowledge & expertise
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Outputs
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Decisions
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Requirements
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Data collections from multiple resources
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Data formatting
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Data collation
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Robust tools
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Report, monitor & analyze the data
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Applications
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Medical Diagnosis
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Business & Management
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Agriculture
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Forest management
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Advantages
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Time saving
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Enhance effectiveness
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Competitive advantage
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Cost reduction
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Promote learning
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Limitations
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Monetary Cost
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Transfer of power
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Status reduction
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Information overloaded
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Assumption of relevance
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