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list some of major function of the MBMS -Create model easily and quickly, either from scratch or from existing model or from the building blocks -Allow users to manipulate the models so they can conduct experiments and sensitivity analysis ranging from what-if to goal seeking -Stores, retrieves, and manage a wide variety of different types of model in a logical and integrated manner -Accesses and integrates the model building blocks -Catalogues and display the directory of models for use by several individual in the organization -Track model data and application use -Interrelates models with appropriate linkages with the database and integrates them within the DSS -Manages and maintains the model base with management functions analogues to database management: store, access, run, update, link, catalogue, and query -Uses multiple model to support problem solving 11. compare the features and structure of the MBMS to those of the DBMS The DBMS includes databases that contain relevant data and is managed by software. The elements of a DSS are DSS database(s), database management system, data dictionary, and query facility. Information is taken from both internal and external data sources. The DBMS is a software package that includes statistical, management science, or other quantitative models that provide the systems analytical capabilities and software management. It allows interrelated models with the appropriate linkages through a database. It consists of a model base, model base management system, modeling language, model directory and model execution, integration, and command. 12. Why is model selection for DSS difficult?

Because the models in the model base can also be classified by functional areas (such

as financial models or production control models) or by discipline (such as statistical models or management science allocation models).The number of models in a DSS can vary from a few to several hundred. Models in DSS are basically mathematical; that is, they are expressed by formulas.These formulas can be preprogrammed in DSS development tools such as Excel. They can be written in a spreadsheet and stored for future use, or they can be programmed for only one use. 13. What is the major purpose of the user interface system The user interface is of utmost importance, It managed by special software that provides the needed capabilities, such as: provide graphical user interface, give user help capabilities, provide interaction with the database and the model base, provide color graphics, three dimentional graphic, etc. 14. Define the term ready made DSS Ready made DSS is a low cost and flexible DSS, example: Visual basic. It can simplify user to make a program and help to lower the cost than make a costume dss. 15. Define a text-oriented DSS A text-oriented DSS is one where information is frequently stored in a textual format. It keeps track of text-based information that could have a bearing on decisions. One good example is an electronic document management (EDM) system. 16. What are the major functions of a dialog (interface) management system? The User Interface Generation and Management System is also known as the dialog generation and management system. It is software composed of many programs that provide the following capabilities: provide graphical user interface, accommodate the user with a variety of input devices, gives users help capabilities, prompting, diagnostic and suggestion routines, or any other flexible support.

17. List and describe the major classes of DSS users. 1. Staff assistant. This person has specialized knowledge about management problems and some experience with decision support technologies. 2. Expert tool user. This person is skilled in the application of one or more types of specialized problem-solving tools. An expert tool user performs tasks that the problem solver does not have the skill or training to perform. 3. Business (system) analyst. This person has a general knowledge of the application area, a formal business administrationeducation (not in computer science), and considerable skill in using DSS construction tools. 4. Facilitator in group support systems. This intermediary controll and coordinates the use of the software to support the work of people working in groups. The facilitator also is responsible for the conduct of work group sessions. 18. What types of support are provided by DSS? DSS provides: In semistructured and unstructured situations Support by bringing human judgment and computerized information together. Support for various managerial levels, ranging from top executives to line managers. Support to individuals as well as groups, since less structured problems sometimes require several individuals from different departments and organizational levels. Support to several interdependent and or sequential decisions. Support in all phases of the decision-making process: intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. 19. Define a procedural computer language and contrast it with a nonprocedural one. 20. Compare a custom-made DSS with a ready-made DSS. List the advantages and disadvantages of each. Custom-made DSS is like buying a handmade suit from a tailor, whereas ready-made DSS is like buying one off the rack and having it fitted. Custom-made DSS are designed for and developed by specific organizations for specific uses. Ready-made DSS are generally available for solving common industry problems and have much wider applicability. 21. Search for a ready-made DSS. What type of industry is its market? Why is it a ready_made DSS? 1. Business consultant PriceWaterhouseCoopers (pwcglobal.com) offers a large number of online DSSs in retailing, financial services, etc. (see Internet Exercise 8). Of special interest are the risk analyses (e.g., risk management and self-insurance decisions). They also analyze the effect of supply-chain decisions on product profitability. 2. Microsofts Office Small Business edition contains what-if wizards that can be used to view the financial impacts of decisions, such as price and inventory decisions. Also included are business charts and five-year projection reports (see microsoft.com). 3. IBM offers many tools ranging from market-basket analysis to financial and manufacturing decision support (-software.ibm.com). 4. Brios revenue optimization application helps companies to identify and capture the full potential of revenue across product lines and market segments (brio.com). 5. Hyperion provides a set of performance management solutions, supply chain analysis tools and solutions, financial analysis solutions, and more (hyperion.com). 6. Oracle provides several management planning and control tools, ranging from budgeting to financial consolidation (oracle.com). 7. A. C. Nielsen offers a variety of marketing analysis tools (acnielsen.com). 8. SAS Institute and Decisioneering.com offers forecasting models to support a variety of decisions in several industries (sas.com). Type of industry: computer software, internet. From the product and type of industry,product list above help user for make a DSS and reduce cost for DSS than the custom DSS.