While you are working on a large information system project for a pharmaceutical company, Bob, a newly hired production supervisor, mentions to you that he heard about decision support systems in an MBA class. He would like to have you work on him as a sort of subsystem in an MBA of the larger project. As a production supervisor, Bob reports to a production manager, but he makes routine decisions about production schedules, has input into the purchasing of ingredients, and manages line workers. He thinks that a DSS would be helpful in supporting these functions.

a. In a paragraph, deny Bob's request for a decision support system. Provide reasons for not pursuing a DSS that would support Bob's decision-making functions

b. What changes in Bob's decision-making situation might make a DSS appropriate? Respond in paragr