Assignment 1: Research Application Project ( 2 Pages )

Analyze and describe the tools and technologies for developing rule-based DSS

Introduction: Using DSS involves interactive analytical modeling processing and information systems can support a variety of management decision-making levels and decisions. These levels include strategic, tactical, and operational decision making as they apply to three types of decision structures (structured, semistructured, and unstructured).

Assignment: · Analyze and describe the tools and technologies for developing rule-based DSS

· Compare and contrast which analytical modeling process is more appropriately used than another in developing rule-based DSS.

Write a 2 page paper analyzing and describing the tools and technology for developing a rule-based DSS. Cite examples including links, references, and sources from your own reading and research to support your position. Format your response according to APA guidelines.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2: Research and Discussion ( 1 Page )

Compare various ways expert systems can be used in business decision-making situations.

Introduction: Almost everything we do today involves some type of expert system; a simple and common example is the diagnostic system that mechanics use to diagnose problems with a vehicle. Most modern mechanics are left in the dark without a computer system to take them through the diagnostic case and at the end report the status of the vehicle.

The importance of an expert system cannot be overemphasized; an expert system can assist in decision making, diagnosing and troubleshooting a problem, assisting in design and configuration. Given existing constraints, it can also assist in making selections and classifications, processing, monitoring, and controlling the system.

Assignment: Prepare a response to the following discussion topic:

· Compare various ways expert systems can be used in business decision-making situations.

· Demonstrated through examples how expert systems are used in making decisions in business. Provided specific examples from research to illustrate the value of expert systems in making business decisions.

Cite examples from your own reading and research to support your position. Format your response according to APA guidelines.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.