Comparison of DSS & MIS

• Problem type

  • DSS handle unstructured problems, MIS only structured problems
• Users

  • DSS support organization, user more control
  • MSS less control, automatic decisions
• Emphasis

  • DSS emphasizes decision-making style
  • MIS only information
• Approach

  • DSS is direct support system, interactive
  • MIS is indirect support system
• Speed

  • DSS is faster