Tools and Techniques for Use in Decision Support Systems

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• Michael L. Gibson is an associate professor of management at Auburn University. Auburn AL. He received an MBA and a DBA in management science from the University of Kentucky. He has more than 15 years of experience as a systems professional. He is currently involved in research in computer-aided software engineering (CASE) data base management systems, decision support systems, information resource management, artificial intelligence, and quantitative tools for decision analysis
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• Richard G. Vedder is an assistant professor of information systems at the University of North Texas. He received MA, MS, and PhD degrees in information systems and history from the University of Arizona. His current research interests focus on Al and expert systems with specialization in Al crisis management applications
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