A decision support system (DSS):
A) speeds up and simplifies the acquisition of information.
B) uses external sources of data to provide managers the information to analyze organizational performance.
C) is designed to help managers deal with specific kinds of problems.
D) is a hybrid of executive information systems and intranets.

Question

A decision support system (DSS): 
A) ​speeds up and simplifies the acquisition of information. 
B) ​uses external sources of data to provide managers the information to analyze organizational performance. 
C) ​is designed to help managers deal with specific kinds of problems. 
D) ​is a hybrid of executive information systems and intranets.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A decision support system is designed to assist managers in dealing with specific kinds of problems. It provides support in decision-making by utilizing data, models, and analysis tools to help solve semi-structured or unstructured problems. While a DSS can utilize external sources of data, that's not its primary function, and it doesn't necessarily speed up and simplify the acquisition of information or serve as a hybrid of executive information systems and intranets.

A Decision Support System (DSS)