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Decision Support System Assignment 1

The document outlines an assignment for the course CIT 415 Decision Support Systems at the College of Computer and Information Technology for the Spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. It includes two main questions focusing on decision support systems, business intelligence, data warehousing, and their applications in real-world scenarios, particularly for NutriHealth and IndustrialFlow Corp. The assignment requires students to explore theoretical foundations, technological components, and practical applications while designing a DSS/BI model and analyzing a case study.

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Decision Support System Assignment 1

The document outlines an assignment for the course CIT 415 Decision Support Systems at the College of Computer and Information Technology for the Spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. It includes two main questions focusing on decision support systems, business intelligence, data warehousing, and their applications in real-world scenarios, particularly for NutriHealth and IndustrialFlow Corp. The assignment requires students to explore theoretical foundations, technological components, and practical applications while designing a DSS/BI model and analyzing a case study.

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College of Computer and Information technology (CCIT)

Academic Year 2024– 2025


Semester ☐ Fall ☒ Spring ☐ Summer II
Course Code – Name CIT 415 Decision Support Systems
Instructor Dr. Rami Alshwaiyat
Exam ☐ Midterm ☐ Final ☒ Assignment ☐ Quiz
Date Friday, January 24, 2025

CLOs:

1. Explain the concepts, theories, and technologies associated with decision support systems and business intelligence.
2. Evaluate the role of data warehousing, business reporting and visual analytics in solving business problems.
3. Apply data mining techniques, predictive modelling, text analytics, and web analytics to support decision making.
4. Compare various technologies used for Big Data analytics and knowledge management systems.
5. Design solutions for real business problem using standard decision support system and business intelligence software.

Student ID: __________________________________________


Student Name:

Question CLO Max Score Student Score

1 1 8
2 2 7

Total 15

THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS


Question 1 Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence CLO 1 (8 marks)

Assignment Title: Exploring Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence


Objective: To understand and articulate the fundamental concepts, theories, and technologies that
underpin decision support systems and business intelligence.
Assignment Parts:
1. Theoretical Foundations:
 Define DSS and BI, differentiating between the two.
 Summarize the history and evolution of DSS and BI.
 Discuss the theoretical underpinnings of DSS/BI, including the types of decisions
supported by DSS (strategic, tactical, operational).
2. Technological Components:
 Identify and describe the key technologies used in DSS and BI (e.g., databases, data
warehouses, OLAP, data mining).
 Explain how these technologies work together to support decision-making.
3. DSS and BI in Practice:
 Provide examples of DSS and BI applications in various industries.
 Discuss case studies that illustrate the impact of DSS/BI on business performance.
4. Data Analysis and Visualization:
 Explore the role of data analysis in BI.
 Examine common data visualization tools and techniques used in BI systems.
5. Current Trends and Future Directions:
 Investigate emerging trends in DSS and BI (e.g., AI, machine learning, predictive
analytics).
 Predict the future landscape of decision-making supported by advanced DSS/BI
technologies.
6. Activity: Create a DSS/BI Model
 Company Background:
 You are the lead data analyst at NutriHealth, a mid-sized company specializing in health
supplements and nutritional products. NutriHealth is looking to optimize its product
development and marketing strategies in a highly competitive market.
 Business Problem:
 The company has vast amounts of data from various sources, including sales, customer
feedback, online behavior analytics, and supply chain operations. However, the data is
siloed, and there’s no unified system to analyze this data effectively to inform decision-
making.
 Objective:
 NutriHealth requires a Decision Support System (DSS) with integrated Business
Intelligence (BI) capabilities to consolidate data across different departments, analyze
patterns, and provide actionable insights to both operational managers and strategic
planners.
 Using a flowchart or diagramming tool to design a DSS/BI model for a this company.

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 The diagram should illustrate the flow of data from collection to transformation, analysis, and
reporting.
 Include annotations that describe each step of the process and the technologies used.
 Emphasize how the system supports decision-making at different levels of the organization.

Question 2 Data Warehousing and Business Reporting CLO 2 (7 marks)

"IndustrialFlow Corp: Integrating ERP Systems into a Traditional Data Warehouse"


Objective:
To evaluate the role of traditional data warehousing, business reporting, and visual analytics in the
context of integrating disparate ERP systems for a more unified and effective business strategy.
Case Study Background:
IndustrialFlow Corp, a world leader in industrial pumps, valves, and actuators, faced challenges in
extracting data from 42 different ERP instances. These ERP systems were from various vendors, and
the company struggled with data standardization and access issues.
Assignment Task:
1. Problem Identification:
 Detail the challenges faced by IndustrialFlow Corp with their disparate ERP systems.
 Discuss the need for data standardization and centralized access.
2. Data Warehousing Solution:
 Analyze how the company approached the integration of multiple ERP systems into a
single traditional data warehouse.
 Discuss the use of technologies and strategies such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
processes.
3. Implementation and Challenges:
 Describe the steps taken to integrate the ERP systems into the data warehouse.
 Identify any significant challenges encountered during the process, such as field
standardization or operational data definitions.
4. Business Reporting and Analytics:
 Evaluate how the integrated data warehouse improved business reporting and decision-
making.
 Discuss how visual analytics were utilized to present data insights effectively.
5. Impact on Business Strategy:
 Assess the impact of the data warehousing project on IndustrialFlow Corp’s overall
business strategy.
 Consider aspects such as operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and
competitive advantages.
6. Conclusion and Future Implications:
 Conclude with a critical analysis of the project's success and areas for improvement.
 Speculate on future developments or next steps that IndustrialFlow Corp could take in
data management and analytics.

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Deliverables:
 A detailed report covering the outlined areas.
 A diagram or flowchart illustrating the data integration process from the various ERP systems
into the data warehouse, including how data flows through the ETL process.
Assessment Criteria:
 Depth of analysis and understanding of traditional data warehousing concepts.
 Clarity in explaining the integration process and challenges.
 Quality of critical thinking in assessing the impact on business strategy.
 Effectiveness of the visual representation in illustrating the data integration process.

………Good Luck……..

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