Chap 4 DSS & Ai Flashcards
Phases of Decision Making
- Intelligence
- Design
- Choice
- Implementation
Intelligence
Find or recognize a problem, need, or opportunity
Design
Consider possible ways of solving the problem
Choice
Weigh the merits of each solution
Implementation
Carry out the solution
Types of Decisions
- Structured vs. Non Structured
2. Recurring vs. Non recurring (Ad Hoc)
Structured Decision
Processing a certain information in a specific way so that you will always get the right decision
Ex: Salary
Non Structured Decision
one for which there may be several “right” answers, without a sure way to get the right answer
Ex: Advancement Opportunity
Recurring Decision
A decision you make repeatedly
Non Recurring (ad hoc) Decision
A decision you make infrequently
DSS
Decision Support System
Decision Support System
a highly flexible and interactive system that is designed to support decision making when the problem is not structured
helps to analyze but one must know how to solve the problem and use the results
Components of a DSS
- Model management component
- Data Management component
- User Interface Management Component
Model Management Component
Consists of both the DSS models and the Models management system
Data Management Component
Stores and maintains the information that you want your DSS to use
User Information Component
Allows you to communicate with the DSS
Geographic Information System
DSS designed specifically to analyze spacial information (information in map form)
AI
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
the science of making machines imitate human thinking and behavior
Deliver the conclusion rather than help analyze the options