The goal of each stage of the information value chain is to add value to data. Data and information are valuable only to the extent that they improve decision making. The fifth stage in the Information Value Chain. Consists of entering information into a decision support system so managers can use the information to make decisions.
Relevant information is entered through rules and the output is a series of recommendations.
With decision support systems, the use of expert systems and artificial intelligence are applied. The goal of each stage of the information value chain is to add value to data. Data and information are valuable only to the extent they improve decision-making. Whereas human performance can suffer when overloaded with data, DSS performance normally improves with increases in the number of inputs.