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This compact and easy-to-read book describes in detail the basic principles of Decision Support Systems (DSS). The book also gives a comprehensive account of the various models used in decision making process, the many facets of DSS, and explains how they are implemented. Further, it discusses the significance of business reengineering, the role of client-server technology, Internet and Intranet, and analyzes the concepts of Database Management Systems (DBMS), model management and various GUIs. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Computer Science and Management, this book would also be of considerable assistance to the practicing professional. About The Author V.S.JANAKIRAMAN PH.D. Professor of Computer Science, PSG College of Arts and Commerce, Coimbatore. An industrial information technology consultant to a number of companies, Professor Janakiraman is a life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He has published a number of articles in reputed national and international journals and has co-authored a book on AI and Expert Systems. K. SARUKESI PH.D. Professor of Computer Science, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. He is a co-author of the book on AI and Expert Systems. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements Concepts in General Management Information Systems Decision Support Systems Database Management Systems Model-Base Management Systems Dialogue Management Subsystem Hardware and Software Technologies for DSS Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems Internet: The Future of Computing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Computer Networks Appendix A: Oracle Appendix B: Interactive Financial Planning System Index