Decision Support Systems

Author Dan Power has spent almost 30 years building, studying and teaching others about computerized Decision Support Systems. Dr. Power is first and foremost a Decision Support evangelist and generalist. From his vantage point as editor of DSSResources.COM, he tracks a broad range of contemporary DSS topics.

In this "DSS FAQ," Dr. Power answers 83 frequently asked questions about computerized decision support systems. The "FAQ" covers a broad range of contemporary topics and the questions are organized into 8 chapters.

"DSS FAQ" helps readers understand questions like: What is a DSS? What kind of DSS does Mr. X need? Does data modeling differ for a Data-Driven DSS? Is a Data Warehouse a DSS? Is tax preparation software an example of a DSS? What do I need to know about Data Warehousing/OLAP? What is a cost estimation DSS? What is a Spreadsheet-based DSS?

"Decision Support Systems: Frequently Asked Questions" is a useful resource for IT specialists, students, professors and managers. It organizes important "Ask Dan " questions (with answers) published in "DSS News" from 2000 through 2004.