Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should understand the nature of management and decision making in general; understand the process of decision-support system development; and appreciate the scope and application of information systems applied to decision support.
Synopsis This subject provides the student with a detailed understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of computer-based decision support. The following topics will be covered in lectures: historical trends in DSS development, normative and descriptive theories of managerial behaviour and their implications for DSS, empirical research into the nature of management and decision making, a critical evaluation of development methodologies used in DSS, analysis and design techniques used in DSS development, cognitive aspects of decision making and their implications for DSS development.
Assessment Written (3000 words): 50% + Unit test: 50%