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| Author: | Sullivan, W. G. Reeve, J. M. |
| Title: | Xventure: expert systems to the rescue. |
| Journal: | Management Accounting (New York)
1988 : OCT, VOL. 70:4, p. 51-58 |
| Index terms: | EXPERT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION DECISION ANALYSIS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of expert systems (ES), related to the return on investment (ROI) and discounted cash flow (DCF) on investing in new technology. An incomplete benefit analysis. The Xventure turnkey expert system developed to run on an IBM PC. Traditional DCF analysis and ROI measures. The 6 issues of Xventure. Managing options. Integrating business and technology plans. Cost accounting practices and the uncertainties. The subjective benefits. Sample Xventure sessions. Four Figures accompany the study and a separate Box reviews the background to the development of Xventure and justifying local area networks (JUSTLAN) software, which is now being tested. |
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