Ch 6 - Information and decision support systems 

________- automated record keeping.

________- parallel communication- decision- making support.

They are generated from the ________ or by using cloud computing.

Can coordinate the use of models in a(n) ________, including financial, statistical analysis, graphical, and project- management models.

is an information system used for decision-making, and for the coordination, control, analysis, and visualisation of information in an organisation.

Produced periodically, such as daily, weekly, or monthly.

Summarises previous day’s critical activities and is available at the beginning of each work day

Demand reports are developed to provide certain information upon request

Reports that are automatically produced when a situation is unusual or requires management action

Provide increasingly detailed data about a situation

a set of related computer programs and the data required to assist with analysis and decision-making within an organisation.

software that handles the storage, retrieval, and updating of data in a computer system.

allows managers and decision makers to perform qualitative analysis on both internal and external data

is a component of DSS architecture which provides for the creation, storage, manipulation, and access of models

consists of most of the elements in a DSS, plus software to provide effective support in group decision-making settings

specialised DSS that includes all the hardware, software, data, procedures, and people used to assist senior-level executives within an organisation

• Defines an overall vision

• Strategic planning

• Strategic organising and staffing

• Strategic control

• Crisis management

**is an information system used for decision-making, and for the coordination, control, analysis, and visualisation of information in an organisation

a set of related computer programs and the data required to assist with analysis and decision-making within an organisation

software that handles the storage, retrieval, and updating of data in a computer system

allows managers and decision makers to perform qualitative analysis on both internal and external data

is a component of DSS architecture which provides for the creation, storage, manipulation, and access of models

automated record keeping

specialised DSS that includes all the hardware, software, data, procedures, and people used to assist senior-level executives within an organisation