ISMS: Computer-Aided Analysis for Design of Decision-Support Systems

James V. Hansen, Lynn J. McKell and Lester E. Heitger
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James V. Hansen: Indiana University
Lynn J. McKell: Arthur Young & Company
Lester E. Heitger: Indiana University

Management Science, 1979, vol. 25, issue 11, 1069-1081

Abstract: This paper demonstrates concepts, collectively termed interpretive structural modeling, which can aid in the development of decision-support systems through: (1) creating a structure which helps identify the presence or absence of information necessary for decision-making; (2) providing a convenient framework for evaluating control subsystems; (3) defining levels in the system hierarchy; (4) specifying subsystems at each level, and (5) facilitating user participation in the design process. The procedures described operate without the requirement of an a priori knowledge of system structure. This feature and the programmability of the approach (ISMS) help analysts and users think and communicate effectively about complex design issues.

Keywords: system design; man-machine systems; structural modeling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1979
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