Commercial Microcomputer Decision Support System for the Air Force Research and Development Project Manager

摘要

The purpose of this investigation was to locate, acquire, and test realistically a commercial microcomputer decision support system (DSS) for the Air Force project manager. Only commercial microcomputer DSSs were considered in a effort to demonstrate the cost savings that could be possible by using off-the-shelf software for a dedicated application instead on engaging in an expensive software development project. A realistic test was achieved with actual project data collected specifically for a detailed project selection decision, which provided a specific utility assessment, and by managerial use of the DSS which provided a general utility assessment. The specific utility assessment identified some limitations with this system. The general utility assessment suggests this system provides useful managerial decision aid in many decision situations involving predetermined alternatives. (Author)