and software development have provided top level management with a wide variety of decision making aids. One such tool, classified as decisions support systems (DSS) is a “specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities” (Marin, 2008, p. 513). DSS has become a multifaceted term that belongs to an enormous environment with multidisciplinary foundations, including database research, artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, simulation methods, software engineering and telecommunication (p. 513). In simple words, decision support systems is an interactive software-based systems created to help people compile useful information from raw data, documents,…
USING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEM IN DECISION SUPPORT Generally speaking, decision support systems defined as a set of computer-based tools or manuals that aid in the decision-making process. Currently, in the business world, decision support systems are recognized and comprehended as computerized management information systems intended to assist executives, business owners, and managers determine and resolve complex business questions and problems (Steven, n.d). Consequently, excellent…
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The interactive, flexible and adaptable tool used by the managers without any guidance from the computer experts is known as the Decision Support System (DSS). The DSS allows the managers to make intelligent decisions with all the required information. DSS is a well-established research and development section. The birth of DSS is the preceding work in two main research streams undertaken by Simon et al. during the late 1950s and early 60’s. DSS is considered…
A decision support system uses data from internal and/or external sources (Stair & Reynolds, 2010). Internal sources of data might include sales, inventory, or financial data. Data from external sources could include interest rates, the cost of raw material such as flours, and fuel cost. Some decision support systems also include capabilities that allow you to create a model of the factors affecting a decision (O'Brien & Marakas 2009). With the model, you can ask what-if questions by changing…
Since I first started working in the field of healthcare, I have seen and lived the debate about what could be useful for patients with low cost and what could be useful but too expensive. The cost effectiveness concept has always been a debate when it comes to a hospital purchase. The Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) purchase, is one of these topics went through this debate. While some people consider the purchase of a CDSS, by a hospital, as a money waste that spent only for the…
College has put much stress on me and taught me how to seek for help, to which has made me value relationships. Having support systems while going through difficult times is a relief. College keeping me busy, has made me avail personal time. Like everyone says college is a time to find yourself and that perfect time to find yourself is when you’re exploring and learning about yourself. College keeping me at a distance from my family who I rely on heavily, has taught me the value of being…
Pg 643: Systems that provide CDS come in three basic varieties: 1) they may use information about the current clinical context to retrieve highly relevant online documents, as with so-called “infobuttons”; they may provide patient-specific, situation-specific alerts, reminders, physician order sets, or other recommendations for direct action; or 3) they may organize and present information in a way that facilitates problem solving and decision making, as in dashboards, graphical displays,…
The CPOE is an application that allows physicians to input orders into a computer system. This system is usually located in an inpatient or ambulatory setting. It replaces other methods of placing these orders such as written orders verbal orders like over the phone or by word of mouth, and faxing. Most of these systems allow physicians to specify different medication orders including lab orders, admission into the hospital, radiology department, referral, and procedure orders. The CPOE really…
The fundamental basis of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition management is the process of effectively translating technological opportunities and the needs of the warfighter into reliable, affordable, and sustainable systems (Brown, 2010). Ultimately, there are many aspects of the acquisition process that enable this to happen, but contract planning and management is the most vital for a successful acquisition. Therefore, in the decades to come, training and developing a quality workforce…
It is important to be proficient at this skill in college because there will always be circumstances that requires help and support. College students need all the help and support from family, to help them succeed through all the tribulations. Their is different sources of help and support to be familiar with in order to build a strong personal and professional support system. By going to school “Your decision to attend college and your intention to achieve your degree effect all the people in…