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AIDING DECISION MAKERS WITH A GENERALIZED DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: AN APPLICATION TO INVENTORY MANAGEMENT *
Author(s) -
Bonczek Robert H.,
Holsapple Clyde W.,
Whinston Andrew B.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
decision sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.238
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 1540-5915
pISSN - 0011-7315
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-5915.1978.tb01381.x
Subject(s) - base (topology) , computer science , field (mathematics) , data management , operations research , management science , database , data science , mathematics , engineering , mathematical analysis , pure mathematics
This paper examines the attributes of a generalized data base management system with respect to its impact on managerial decision making. The discussion focuses upon two primary considerations: 1) the organization of data within a data base such that all intricate relationships are represented; and 2) the utilization of a facile method for non‐programming users to interrogate the data base. Examples drawn from the field of material requirements planning are used to illustrate the concepts and potential of the generalized data base management system.