• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: ISMS: Computer-Aided Analysis for Design of Decision-Support Systems
  • Contributor: Hansen, James V.; McKell, Lynn J.; Heitger, Lester E.
  • Published: Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 1979
  • Published in: Management Science, 25 (1979) 11, Seite 1069-1081
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.25.11.1069
  • ISSN: 0025-1909; 1526-5501
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  • Description: 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.