APPLICATION OF DSS

Clinical decision support system for medical diagnosis (CDSS). DSS growing in agricultural production. DSS in forest management.
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BENEFITS OF DSS

Improves personal efficiency. Expedites problem solving. Facilitates interpersonal communication. Promotes learning or training. Increases organizational control. Generates new evidence in support of a decision.
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Simons Model Of Decision Making

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Types Of DSS

Model-driven DSS Data-driven DSS Communication-driven DSS Document-driven DSS Knowledge-driven DSS
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The Group DSS

Is an interactive, computer based system used to facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers. Consists of most of the elements in a DSS, plus GDSS software to support group decision making. Also known as collaborative 6/13/12 system(CCWS). a computerized work

Characteristics of a GDSS

Special design Ease of use Flexibility Decision-making support Cost, control, and complexity factors

In addition to DSS, GDSS provide:

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Configuration of a GDSS

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Components of GDSS

Hardware : conference facility including the room, the tables and the chairs and should be physically laid. Software Tools : e-questionnaires, e-brainstorming, idea organizers, group dictionaries, questionnaire tools, policy formation tools. People : includes not only 6/13/12 participants but trained facilitator

How Group is Advantageous over Individuals in making Decisions?

Resource pooling. Synergy.

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