Abstract
This paper explains that a decision support system is an all-inclusive term for all methods and tools and technologies that help an organization carry out its decision making process and support its decision-making. It shows how a computerized system may be referred to as a decision support system, especially when it does not involve the 'online transaction processing system' -OLTP. This is when software is helpful to the manager of a company by making certain decisions relating to the company and then the software or the PC that it runs on will be referred to as a decision support system or DSS. It explains that in addition, other information systems such as the EIS or 'Executive Information Systems' can all be put together under the category of 'decision support systems'.

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"The enterprise wide decision support systems are generally linked to large data systems and it would be used by a large number of managers within the company. This system facilitates a manager of a company that uses it to find out and get information about anything that would help him make his decision within a few minutes, that is, information is at his finger tips at all times. All relevant data can be either sliced up or diced up, or drilled down and graphed and charted up so that it is easily readable and comprehensible. A good example of a company that used this method of enterprise wide decision is the Mervyn Departmental Stores, which developed the 'decision maker's workbench' in the year 1994. Employees using this method have testified that the decision making process is infinitely easier and faster after using the DMW. Analyses are performed by the DMW on the present trends, performances and the stock inventory of the Mervyn Store. (What is a Decision Support System?)"

Tags:software, pc, company, information

Abstract
This paper looks at how the article discusses the problems of unethical behavior in an organization and how decision support system can help in making more ethically sound decisions. It evaluates how the authors present an in-depth study of decision support system (DSS) and its implementation in organizations for ethical decision making. Decision support system is software that helps in analyzing various situations and presents different decision alternatives. It examines how although ethics have become an extremely important issue of debate in our corporate sector, very little attention is paid to ethicality of decisions made at managerial level. It shows how the authors cite various examples to prove that ethics is an important subject in organizations and thus DSS must be implemented to make decision-making process more precise and accurate.

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"Carlson and others have presented previous research findings in this connection to highlight the importance of ethics in organizations and to further support their argument in favor of implementation of information systems in decision-making process. Citing these researches, Dubinsky and Loken, 1989; Ferrell and Gresham, 1985; Fritzsche, 1995; Gottlieb and Sanzgiri, 1996; Hunt and Vitell, 1986; Jones, 1991; Rest, 1986; Trevino, 1986, the authors maintain that a lot of information is available on the subject of ethical decision making but there is significant fewer studies conducted ion the subject of support that should be given to the decision maker. Citing Carlson and Perrewe, 1995; Nielsen, 1990, Sims, 1991, they concur that very few well researched studies are available on support system which illustrates the fact that more in depth study is required in this area."

Tags:ethics, management, software, information

Abstract
This paper explains that, after 15 years of bargaining, in December, 2001, China became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with a formal commitment to relax its traditional restrictiveness and conservative pose and open itself to world markets. The author points out that WTO rules specifically require China to settle its disputes with other member nations through the WTO's dispute settlement system. The paper relates that interviews with Chinese officials reveal that China is not aware enough about the system, not too keen about it, and finds it flawed and threatening.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Design and Methodology
Summary of Findings and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The membership is envisioned to nearly double international trade volume and attract foreign investment with increased exports and technological investment. But the situation will not be the same with China because of the rules-based structure of the WTO and the legally-binding dispute settlement system among its member nations. A national development strategy was the traditional basis of China's economic planning until its decay in the early 80s. The basics of import control, low-cost loans, trading rights and pricing continue to characterize its domestic trade. In the 90s, it bargained with foreign firms in order to obtain desired technologies, but retained self-sufficiency in grains as a basic agricultural policy for decades. It conducts international trade mainly to maintain balanced trade, but backed up with a fixed exchange rate and a limit to imports. Its agreement with the WTO does not include or honor any of these principles."

Tags:rules-based, threatening, bargaining, member, restrictiveness

Abstract
This paper compares the sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with the simpler Decision Support Systems (DSS), including their similarities and differences. The paper also discusses the role that support systems play in the decision-making process of organizations.

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"In business and politics, information is often equated to power. Having the right information at the right time can help decision makers make better decisions than when they are faced with inaccurate or incomplete information. However, companies tend to produce large amounts of data, sales inventory levels and customer information that must be organized into information in order to be useful to decision makers. Computer technology has provided decision makers with summary information since the..."

Tags:enterprise resource planning, ERP, decision support systems, DSS

Abstract
Introduction
This research reviews three decision support systems (DSSs). The three DSS tools reviewed are analytic hierarchy process (AHP), multicriteria attribute hierarchy process (MAHP), and conjoint analysis (CA). These DSS tools are reviewed from a managerial decision maker s perspective

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"DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS: A REVIEW OF AHP, MAHP, & CA

Introduction
This research reviews three decision support systems (DSSs). The three DSS tools reviewed are analytic hierarchy process (AHP), multicriteria attribute hierarchy process (MAHP), and conjoint analysis (CA). These DSS tools are reviewed from a managerial decision maker s perspective.

Analytic Hierarchy Process
Support for repetitive decision-making functions be provided by the AHP, which more typically is used to support one-time decisions. Criteria levels needed to evaluate various sets of alternatives are classified into groups that represent intensities of a criterion. Research has found that an absolute measurement approach opens other possibilities for AHP ..."

Abstract
This paper provides a business plan for SMEVideoStore, examining the viability of developing a video-on-demand (VOD) service using existing IT staff or outsourcing the project. The paper outlines the benefits and detriments of each approach, and discusses the various considerations involved in each option. The paper also explores the usefulness of social networking in gaining market advantage, and includes a Clients, Actors, Transformations, Worldview, Owners, Environment (CATWOE) analysis. The paper concludes that only by growing the business dynamically and adjusting to new realities in the entertainment industry, such as digital content provided over broadband internet connections, can SMEVideoStore continue to be a successful, profitable business. This paper contains illustrative charts and figures.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Video-On-Demand - In-House or Outsourced?
Overview of Current Online Digital Distribution Businesses
Business Expansion
Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising
Outline for Business Expansion
Relationship Building
CRM
Alliances Contributing To Competitive Advantage
Leveraging Social Networking as Means of Gaining Advantage
Revised Root Definition and CATWOE Analysis
Revised Root Definition
CATWOE Analysis
Rich Picture
Revised Strategic Plan
Recommendations for DSS Development
Developing Innovative Products To Attain Additional Competitive Advantage
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Essentially, the SMEVideoStore DSS will be data-driven. It will rely heavily on both historical data accumulated in the data warehouse and on real time transaction data for making both tactical and strategic decisions. In practice this may range from denying further rentals to a customer who has a certain number of overdue DVDs to targeted marketing based on customers' rental habits over the preceding two years (A Brief History of Decision Support Systems)."

Tags:digital, content, business, Australia

Abstract
Decision-making and problem solving are two of the most sought-after traits for incoming business executives. The paper shows that in today's world, these qualities need to also be electronic based. With the fast growth of IT and the increased use of the Internet, e-business is becoming the standard quite rapidly. The paper shows that with the increase of use of e-business, technology that helps make decisions, solve problems, and find new opportunities is needed. The paper examines programs and the three main artificial intelligence systems.

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"ES are programs that imitate reasoning of experts of solving difficult problems. The experts transfer their expertise to the ES and can easily access it at all times. The ES usually performs better than a human because it contains expertise from many different people and has accumulated experience from each person and itself. NN try and recognize the way the brain works, and therefore is most useful for decisions that involve patterns. IA are systems that fulfill specific user tasks. They usually have a representation based on what they are used for such as Sherlock Holmes for a search agent. (Haag, S., Baltzan, P. & Phillips, A., 2006)"

Tags:DSS, sensitivity, analysis, digital, dashboards, SCM

Abstract
This paper presents a study that aims to further establish the degree to which data warehousing has been used by organizations in achieving greater competitive advantage within the industries and markets in which they operate. In chapter One of this paper, an introduction of the study is provided, with the overall aims and objectives of the research proposal discussed. Chapter Two involves literature review on the subject. Chapter Three explains the research methodology, and Chapter Four uses this proposal on four case studies. Finally, Chapter Five provides a discussion and a review of the results.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Aims of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Significance of and Justification for the Study
Literature Review
Data Warehousing: Background
Deployment Obstacles
Data Warehouse Design
Benefits and Disadvantages Associated with Data Warehousing
Conclusions
Research Methodology
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Results of the Study
Case Study One: Godrej Consumer Products Limited
Case Study Two: Safeway
Case Study Three: Wachovia Corporation
Case Study Four: Standard Chartered Bank
Discussion
Review of the Results
References

From the Paper
"Three of the companies were in periods of ongoing growth in relation to the evolution of data warehousing and its use within the companies while one company was still in the initiation-early deployment phase. While it would appear that some were in the maturity stage, most had specific plans for using the data warehouse as the basis for launching new business activities and strategies. On the basis of this evidence, it is particularly important to note that even during the initiation phase, it was possible for companies to begin to recognize gains in competitive advantage, which further supports the potential for data warehousing to aid businesses in gaining competitive ground."

Tags:documentation, OLTP, DSS, analyst