final blogpost no.4

1.describe or define KBS (the Knowledge Based System)

-Knowledge-based system as a computer system that is programmed to imitate human problem-solving by means of artificial intelligence and reference to a database of knowledge on a particular subject.
Knowledge-based systems are systems based on the methods and techniques of Artificial Intelligence.

2.Distinguish KBS from MIS

-KBS are the knowledge base and the inference mechanisms,it uses methods and techniques of artificial while MIS it used in business environment as a generic references to all technology, procedures, systems, people associated w/ computers & info. processing.

3. Illustrate (give ex.) how KBS can improve company competitive advantage & org. performance.

-KBS can improve company competitive advantage & org. performance by introducing such technology into the workplace and public life, expert systems, application of knowledge-based methods, integration with conventional technologies, software tools for KBS construction, decision-support mechanisms, user interactions, organisational issues, knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation, languages and programming environments, knowledge-based implementation techniques and system architectures.