Introducing Decision Support Systems - Softcover

Finlay, Paul N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850127181 ISBN 13: 9780850127188

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers, 1989

Synopsis

The advent of powerful yet user-friendly computer packages based on mathematical and logical models has enabled management tools (Decision Support Systems) to be made available more widely than ever before. These systems are defined as 'any computer-based system that helps managers to be better at tackling problems'.
Paul Finlay's book, now in its second edition, first establishes a framework for the use of decision support systems by providing a review of the nature of managerial work and of business problems, with particular emphasis on planning and control.
Few assumptions are made about the reader's prior knowledge.
Separate chapters on the tools, techniques and methodologies associated with each type of decision support system. The software packages that support these systems are also discussed.
This new edition is updated throughout. In particular there is a new chapter on the human-computer interface and the vital question of measuring the success of decision support systems is given full treatment.
Concludes with a discussion of the relationship between expert systems and decision support systems, and a brief look at future developments.
Introducing Decision Support Systems is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in schools of management, business studies and computing. It will also be extremely relevant to professionals dealing with decision support systems, e.g. accountants, managers and IT staff.

About this title

Synopsis

Today, a growing range of sophisticated management tools, based on user-friendly computer packages, is becoming available. These decision support systems (DSS), often based on advanced mathematical and logical models, are increasingly important for managers and others keen to exploit computer developments. This book introduces the world of DSS, focusing at first on the nature of management/business problems and then dealing with specific types of systems and how the field is likely to evolve in the future. The emphasis is on the developmental and implementation of decision support, not on the actual technology, and is set within an organizational context.

About the Author

Paul Finlay is currently Professor of Strategic Information Systems in the Business School of Loughborough University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850127181
• ISBN 13: 9780850127188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292