Each answer should be at least 5-6 sentences.
1. Discuss the similarities between Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence (BI) methodologies.
What are the benefits of each system, under what circumstances would you use one over the other, and how does the Internet play a role in decision support?
2. What is a hybrid system, and how might these systems help a manager in decision making?
3. How is e-commerce related to decision support?
4. Today's organizations have a variety of information systems used to manage their operations. Pick one of ERP, CRM, SCM, MRP, and Knowledge Management systems.
Do some research on the Internet and describe a popular vendor for such a system, and how such a system improves bottom-line results.
5. Discuss the major factors in today's business environment?