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decision table

In computing, a method of describing a procedure for a program to follow, based on comparing possible decisions and their consequences. It is often used as an aid in systems design.

The top part of the table contains the conditions for making decisions (for example, if a number is negative rather than positive and is less than 1), and the bottom part describes the outcomes when those conditions are met. The program either ends or repeats the operation.



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NET now offer business users the option of authoring or editing business rules using decision tables within Excel 2003; or composing textual rules in an "if-Then-Else" language in Microsoft Word, for example "if' a company buys several products and spends more than a specified amount, "then' it will receive a special discount; or 'else' it will pay a standard amount.
ILOG business rule management system for the Microsoft.Net environment by Database and Network Journal
As the defence industry manufacturers continue to direct more of their attention to the sub-system sector of computing and electronics the seating arrangements at the decision tables will begin to shift.
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55, Consideration of the Internal Control Structure in a Financial Statement Audit, which requires independent auditors to understand a client's internal control systems before planning a financial statement audit, recommends that auditors use such tools as floweharts, questionnaires and decision tables when documenting large, complex systems.
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