**8. References**

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devices such as mobile and PDA. The data fostering unit can even transmit urgent message

The chapter discussed the potential of a new BI based decision system design to manage disastrous situations. In the context of a decision-support application, the chapter described technologies used in previous applications. The proposed BI based decision system solution used a rule-based approach for ensuring appropriate decision-making through the application of BI both in data storing and retrieving. This initiative reinforces a shift from the traditional DSS application design to a business focused user context specific DSS provision, which allows flexibility and situation specific reflection of real world emergency situations. At the same time, decision makers can actively perform effective decision making, liaise with relevant authorities for sharing data (e.g. relevant climate forecasting, weather conditions) and action-taking on real problems while in the emergency

The chapter presented a conceptual solution approach for the target problem area in which decision making needs contextual reflection. The goal was to establish a theoretical foundation for designing and evaluating decision system solution within a real management environment. Outlining the requirement of decision system design the chapter explored a range of DSS techniques and their usage in application areas. It was argued that traditional initiatives are far from a solution that can address situation specific issues and sensitivity of

The chapter introduced various DSS applications for disaster management to outline an emergent requirement of context sensitive DSS design. While the findings presented in this chapter are based on a review of previous relevant research, they represent only an early stage analysis of developing a DSS solution in the target application area. Further research will be required for designing a specific knowledge repository using ontology design principle within a real problem scenario that will be capable of working with BI provisions. The interactive users' provisions in such DSS application design can also be a challenge. In this purpose, user specific provisions are required for each user groups to enable improved decision making or action taking through data transition into actionable information. An indepth study is also required for system integration considering a wide range of BI rules development form 'rules of thumb' (scientific knowledge and practice based understanding) of the emergency situations and to ensure compatibility of the different components within the mobile and wireless operating environment. For acquiring the domain knowledge, further research is required for empirical investigations and which will help outline all of

Further to evaluate the outlined DSS technique, a test environment for such solution design will be required for ensuring appropriate information generation according to the different user groups' requirements. This test will also help identify technical difficulties of the proposed solution and various process-oriented challenges associated with user's

the required 'rules of thumb' in the target area of decision making.

and alerts to mobile phones in the form of SMS.

**6. Discussion and conclusion** 

decision makers at different levels.

**7. Further research directions** 

acceptance and satisfaction.

location.

	- http://cidbimena.desastres.hn/pdf/eng/doc12307/doc12307-contenido.pdf

http://ducati.doc.ntu.ac.uk/uksim/journal/Vol-6/No.10-11/Paper8.pdf


**Section 2** 

**and Applications** 

**Emerging Business Informatics** 


http://www.mpi-sws.org/~gummadi/papers/trusted\_cloud.pdf

