Journal of Systems Management articles from October 1993

Journal of Systems Management archives from October 1993

Introducing Group Decision Support Software (GDSS) in an organization. (workgroup software package)
October 1, 1993... This article describes the author's experience introducing Group Decision Support Software (GDSS) into an organization. Some surprising difficulties encountered with respect to the GDSS application were compounded by unanticipated problems...

On selecting appropriate technology for knowledge systems. (Expert Systems and Artificial Neural Network knowledge systems technologies)
October 1, 1993... During the past four decades, computer-based systems have evolved from simple data processing to knowledge systems. Knowledge systems are useful in mimicking high level human functions such as reasoning and inference. There are two...

Making promises: the key benefits of proposed IS systems. (information systems)
October 1, 1993... The identification of the benefits of proposed information systems is a key m their approval and funding. Proposed systems that change the way the organization conducts business, enable easier access to information and enable faster retrieval...

Strategic application of organizational data through customer relational databases.
October 1, 1993... This paper proposes utilizing organizational data in a strategic manner to cream a customer relationship database (CRD) and suggests that its establishment and use can benefit an organization in improving customer service and gaining...

Gaining control over staff turnover. (Tips & Techniques)
October 1, 1993... Although recent technological advancements are having a profound impact on information systems, your firm's most important asset continues to be its employees. Costly recruiting efforts are mounted to attract the best and brightest information...

"Right sizing" the Information Systems, or any other, organization. (information strategy planning)
October 1, 1993... IS departments usually have planning, sales (customer relations), manufacturing (operations), communications, and accounting functions for their own processes. As with the enterprise overall, information strategies should be employed by the IS...