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What is Ad Hoc Decision Support System

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Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
A decision support system that deals with a specific problem and is typically developed for one-time use.
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Web-Based Information Systems in Construction Industry: A Case Study for Healthcare Projects
Alaa Abdou (United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), UAE), John Lewis (University of Liverpool, UK), Moh’d A. Radaideh (HR General Directorate, UAE), and Sameera Al Zarooni (United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), UAE)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-993-9.ch099
Abstract
This paper describes the development and construction of a Web-based system for the appraisal stage of public healthcare construction projects in the United Arab Emirates. The system is implemented on the World Wide Web. PHP and MySQL were selected as the scripting language and database management system to build this system prototype. Its main objectives focus on assisting decision-makers in examining different function program alternatives and their associated conceptual budgets. In addition, the system facilitates reflecting uncertainty and risk factors associated with healthcare space programming into cost estimating and forecasting processes.
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