Mora M., Forgionne G.A., Gupta J.N.D. (Eds.) Decision Making Support Systems

Idea Group Inc. 2003. - 438 p.
Because of the various perspectives and dimensions involved in decision making support, the field has evolved in a variety of directions. These directions have offered different focuses and contributions. While being effective and beneficial, this disparity has created much confusion about the theoretical basis, architectural form, support mechanisms, design and development strategies, evaluation approaches, and managerial and organizational aspects of decision making support systems. This book, which we have titled Decision Making Support Systems: Achievements, Trends and Challenges for the New Decade, is an attempt to alleviate some of the confusion.
Thus, this book aims to demystify DMSS by considering various phases involved in the development and implementation of them. The book's mission is to present the core and state-of-the-art knowledge about decision making support systems (DMSS). In the process, we hope to: (a) provide a compendium of quality theoretical and applied papers on DMSS, (b) help diffuse scarce knowledge about effective methods and strategies for successfully designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating of DMSS, and (c) create an awareness among academicians and practitioners about the relevance of DMSS in the current complex and dynamic management environment.