This mini track focuses on building and evaluating Model-Driven and Web-Based Decision Support Systems. Model-Driven DSS emphasize access to and manipulation of a model, for example, statistical, financial, optimization or simulation models. Web-Based DSS deliver decision support information or decision support models to a manager, business analyst, customer or supplier using a "thin-client" Web browser like Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

Possible Topics may include the following:

• DSS Design Methodologies, especially for Model-Driven and Web-Based DSS
• Selection of DSS Generators
• Development in Java, JavaScript, Perl and C
• Level of Detail and Precision to Include in Models
• Model Formulation
• Model Maintenance
• Model Management in web and Distributed Computing Environments
• Evaluation of DSS Designs
• Linking Models and Database Technologies
• Technical Antecedents of Acceptance and Use
• Role and Effects of User Involvement in Design and Development
• Comparative Effectiveness of Different Interactive Structures for DSS
• Model-Driven DSS Applications
• Web-Based DSS for Customers and Suppliers

D. J. Power
University of Northern Iowa
power@uni.edu