Finals' Question #2

Topic: The Decision Support System ( DSS )


Question # 3:

1. Describe or Define DSS.

Decision Support System (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision -making activities. A properly designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information.


2. Distinguish DSS from MIS.

Decision Support system is accessing all of current information assets, including legacy and relation data sources, cubes data-ware, houses and data marts just like in MIS, it is planned system of collecting, processing storing and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management.

3. Illustrate (give examples) how DSS can improve company's competitive advantage and organizatonal performance.

Decision Support Systems is properly designed an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful iformation from raw data, documents, personal knowledge and business models to identify and solve problems and make decision. For example, in a certain company they can use this system in collecting data on how to improve thier company and they can gather ideas and techniques in making decision.


REYNANTE L. HICBAN, BSC-BM
SKED A (5:15-6:15)