This article defines an expanded conceptual framework for classifying and describing Decision Support Systems (DSS) that consists of one primary dimension and three secondary dimensions. The primary dimension is the dominant technology component or driver of decision support. The three secondary dimensions are the targeted users, the specific purpose of the system and the primary deployment or ...

A decision support system (DSS) was developed to support tactical decision making in demanding, ambiguous situations. An applied experiment was conducted to evaluate the extent to which the DSS contributed to greater situational awareness. Eight highly experienced CO-TAO teams participated in four realistic scenarios, two with and two without the DSS. Decision performance and team communication...

The ethical aspect of decision support systems (DSS) is an important area of concern for developers and users alike. Such systems impose frameworks and structures upon the cognitive decision making process to a greater or lesser extent, requiring the developer to anticipate, if consideration is given at all, the ethical questions that the decision maker might face. However, the level of researc...

This paper examines the implications of utilizing decision support systems (DSS) in the public sector based on a DSS developed and implemented for a community mental health system. The DSS includes a multiple objective (goal programming) allocation model and encompasses a multiple party decision process. The experiences and insights acquired during the development and implementation are relevan...

This paper presents preliminary results of a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) process in GIS environment for the identifications of sites suitable for building biomass plants. Today, environmental assessment needs of Decision Support Systems (DSSs) able to consider several aspects in a unique analysis framework. Biomass to energy projects are highly geographically dependent and the plant’s profita...

research. Given this unique “generational” vantage point, we present the changes in and impact of DSS research as well as future considerations for decision support in the IS field. We argue that the DSS area has remained vital as technology has evolved and our understanding of decision-making processes has deepened. DSS work over the last several years has contributed both breadth and depth to...

the development of a number of different rapid prototyping (rp) technologies with wide-ranging capabilities, features and applications has created the problem of selecting an appropriate rp system for engineering educational institutions as well as manufacturing organizations intending to adopt this new technology. this paper presents an rp decision support system (rp dss) for ranking and selec...

Web-based systems are increasingly being used for decision support applications. However, few empirical studies examine the impact of web-based decision support systems (DSS). This experimental research looks at the various factors that impact decision-making in web-based DSS. Using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach, the analysis reveals that information quality and system quality a...

D ecision support systems (DSSs) are software products that help users apply analytical and scientific methods to decision making. They work by using models and algorithms from disciplines such as decision analysis, mathematical programming and optimization, stochastic modeling, simulation, and logic modeling. DSS products can execute, interpret, visualize, and interactively analyze these model...