Information support systems for problem solving
Decision Support SystemsPublished 1 April 1985
David Déry, Theodore J. Mock
Citations16
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SJR score2.37
SNIP2.59
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The role of problem formulation and specification, including goal setting, in the design of information systems is considered and the possible factors that make it difficult to design and implement successful information systems are addressed.
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The occurrence in the literature of success stories dealing with (management) information systems is rare indeed. This paper addresses some of the possible factors that make it difficult to design and implement successful information (and decision support) systems. More specifically, we consider the role of problem formulation and specification, including goal setting, in the design of information systems.
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Decision SciencesBusiness, Management and Accounting
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