Business problem-solvers are finding it increasingly more
difficult to obtain sufficient information in the time required to
make a decision based upon the best alternative and lowest risk.
Because of the complexity of business. data may exist but be unobtainable
in the configuration required. This problem is observed
using methods of field observation and comparison. A facility
called the computerized management laboratory is hypothesized which
will provide the problem-solver with a facility to access the entire
information resource of the organization, to synthesize the problem.
to use the system to explore alternatives. and to reach a solution
which has a high probability of being correct. Based upon the
involvement and economic commitment. the management laboratory is
chartered to serve the information needs of management and to
provide a facility for the practice of management during the decision-making
process.