Management Information Systems

Presentation On DSS

Presented to Sir Ahmad Tisman Pasha

Muhammad Taha Khan BSIT 6 th 07-06

A system that provides tools to managers to assist them in solving semi-structured un-structured problems in their own way. Programmed Decision Systems Decision Support Systems

Intelligence Design Choice Monitoring Implementation Decision making Problem solving

Un-Structured Semi-Structured Structured

Frame problem into DSS Model Define and formulate problem Use Model to Obtain results Reformulate Problem

DSS should have enough flexibility to adapt to changing needs In a formal MRS flexibility is next to impossible DSS should respond immediately to spontaneous queries

Tools that accompany DSS should be relatively easy to learn and use GUI are becoming more common to DSS Interactive decision making display devices may not be necessary in DSS, they do add to convenience in decision making

DSS is specially useful for higher level managers DSS systems may also incorporate models tailored to decision making environment DSS may also provide tools that assist users in building their own conceptual framework and assessing their progress

Three major components Hardware Software Data

Microcomputers can be used as stand-alone or can be connected to large systems having DSS software Interactive display terminals can be used In stand-alone systems DSS software, models and data may reside on single micro computer

Database Management Module Model Management Module Dialogue Management Module

Support semi-structured or un-structured decision making Flexible enough to respond to changing needs Easy to use