Synopsis
How personal computing reshapes decision support for managers
This book examines how individual computer tools can improve a manager’s judgment and problem solving. It explains the difference between personal support and organizational support, and why this distinction matters for designing usable, effective systems. The text shows how a personal computing approach complements Decision Support Systems by focusing on the user, the dialogue with the system, and evolving capabilities.
Two short paragraphs frame the value:- Learn how personal computing fits into decision support, and what makes a system truly useful in day-to-day management.
- Discover practical ideas for building and evolving a Personal Support system, from interface ideas to simple operators and data organization.
- Key concepts that distinguish Personal Support from broader organizational tools
- A practical view of how to design dialogues, verbs, and operators for managers
- Guidance on building, testing, and evolving a PS system within real work contexts
- Discussion of how learning, flexibility, and data structure influence adoption
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