Session 1

Decision Support Systems

Today's Agenda -- Tues., Jan. 9, 2007

  1. Welcome
  2. About D. Power
  3. Handout syllabus and work on schedule
  4. Check Class Roster
  5. Visit DSSResources.COM, esp. course pages

To Do and Upcoming

For Class Session 2 -- Thurs., Jan. 11, 2007

  • Read Power (2002) Ch. 1 "Supporting Business Decision Making"; read Ask Dan! What type of DSS is X? Ask Dan! What is a Spreadsheet-based DSS?

    • For Class Session 3 -- Tues., Jan. 16, 2007

  • Read Ch. 2. Gaining Competitive Advantage with DSS; Ask Dan! What is the job of a decision support analyst? How does it differ from a DSS analyst?
  • Finding Excel files for tutorials

    For Class Session 4 -- Thurs., Jan. 18, 2007

  • Read Ask Dan! What is a cost estimation DSS?
  • Answer Excel Review Questions
  • Complete Excel Tutorial 6 -- Submit requested printouts by end of class (5 pts.)
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