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Introduction to Decision Support Systems

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What is the primary function of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

Scheduling employee shifts

Managing inventory systems

Storing and analyzing large datasets (correct)

Providing interactive entertainment

How does a Decision Support System (DSS) support decision-making?

Delivering essential data to managers and business experts (correct)

Generating random outcomes

Providing weather forecasts

Creating obstacle courses for problem-solving

What does a Decision Support System (DSS) integrate to provide a holistic view for better decision-making?

Weather reports

Data from different internal sources (correct)

Financial statements

Social media posts

What is one of the key benefits of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

Improved decision-making: Helps choose the best option from available outcomes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Decision Support System (DSS) help an organisation to do?

Detect the problem, create alternatives, analyse these alternatives, and choose the best course of action (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor complicates decision-making in large organizations, leading to the emergence of Decision Support Systems (DSS)?

Inability to store and analyze large datasets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a Decision Support System (DSS) in the decision-making process of an organization?

Store and analyze large datasets (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action does a Decision Support System (DSS) perform to support the decision-making process within an organization?

Gather, analyze, interpret, and report information (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a Decision Support System (DSS) assist in improving decision-making within organizations?

By helping choose the best option from available outcomes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of integrating data from various sources in a Decision Support System (DSS)?

To combine data from different internal sources, providing a holistic view for better decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Decision Support System (DSS)

Primary function: to support decision-making by providing a holistic view of data and models to aid in complex decision-making

How DSS Supports Decision-Making

Provides a holistic view of data and models to aid in complex decision-making
Integrates data from various sources to provide a comprehensive view for better decision-making
Performs analysis and simulation to support decision-making

Benefits of DSS

One of the key benefits: improves decision-making by providing a comprehensive view of data and models

Role of DSS in Decision-Making

Primary role: to provide a holistic view of data and models to aid in complex decision-making
Assists in improving decision-making within organizations by providing a comprehensive view of data and models
Helps organizations to make informed decisions by analyzing and simulating various scenarios

Complications in Decision-Making

Large organizations face complex decision-making due to the vast amount of data and models, leading to the emergence of DSS

Integration of Data

The main purpose of integrating data from various sources is to provide a comprehensive view for better decision-making

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Test your knowledge about decision-making processes and Decision Support Systems in organizations.