A hyperknowledge framework of decision support systems

摘要

We present a hyperknowledge framework of decision support systems as a basis for subsequent research and development in the field. It aims to be a comprehensive foundational framework that integrates and expands on previous DSS research efforts. This framework consists of a formal expression of fundamental concepts and principles about decision support systems. It formalizes specifics about system functionality, representation of knowledge, navigation of the knowledge system, and userinterface traits as elements of a DSS environment that conforms closely to human cognitive processes in decision making. This research is a step towards obtaining a prescriptive mapping between decision support systems and their effects on the decisionmaking process.