PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 17 of 74
A shipping company uses software that analyzes complex variables like fuel prices, weather, and port congestion to help managers choose the best shipping routes. This advanced analytical tool is a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Decision Support System (DSS)
Explanation
A DSS provides analytical models and tools to assist managers in making complex, semi-structured decisions with many changing variables.
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