Read the Whitmann Price Consulting case for Chapter 6 (“Whitmann Price Consulting: MIS and DSS Considerations”). Then answer the following questions.
Discussion Questions
1. What different types of needs can MISs and DSSs fulfill in Whitmann Price’s system?
2. Why did Whitmann Price decide to design its own Calendar and Contacts MIS rather than using standard BlackBerry software?
Critical Thinking Questions
3. How does the source of input differ between the MISs being designed for all consulting areas and the DSSs uniquely designed for each consulting area?
4. How might a GSS be useful for consultants at Whitmann Price?