Intelligent Management Support Systems

by Hossein Bidgoli

Overview

The proliferation of computers in business requires increased managerial expertise in decision support systems and expert systems. Managers, executives, and scholars will find this in-depth examination of the latest tools and technologies available for decision support invaluable. The book provides a clear and complete discussion of the foundations and management applications of decision support, expert systems, artificial intelligence, and other management support systems. Practical examples are provided throughout, giving the business professional a useful tool for evaluating and utilizing the variety of decision support and information technologies available. In addition, Bidgoli explores the growing field of applicable artificial intelligence, including expert systems, fuzzy logic, and neural networks. This book enhances expertise in a succinct, practical, and readable way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567201765
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/10/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

HOSSEIN BIDGOLI is Professor of Management Information Systems at California State University, Bakersfield. He is the author of 39 textbooks and dozens of technical articles and papers. He helped set up the first operational PC lab in the United States.

Table of Contents

Intelligent Management Support Systems at a Glance
Tools and Techniques for Building an Effective Management Support System
Modeling in Management Support Systems
Unique Features
Decision Support and Expert Systems
Executive Information Systems
Group Support Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Expert Systems Construction: Putting Theory to Work
Fuzzy Logic and Business Applications
Its Neural Networks and Their Business Applications
Glossary
Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviews a variety of computer decision support systems known collectively as management support systems (MSS) and elaborates on the costs and benefits to companies using them. Ten chapters discuss decision, expert, executive information, group support, and geographical information systems. They also treat the business applications of fuzzy logic and neural networks. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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