Standards are either qualitative or quantitative measuring devices.
The difference between a MIS and DSS is that a decision maker can interact directly
with a DSS.
Controlling attempts to prevent, identify, and correct deviations from guidelines and to
evaluate both people and processes.
Management science is the study of complex systems of people, money, equipment, and
procedure, with the goal of understanding them and improving their effectiveness.
The behavioral management school of theory is an extension of sociology, psychology,
and anthropology.