Synopses & Reviews
Focused on the needs of business and management students, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to informatics and its application in organizations. Assuming no prior knowledge, it builds concepts incrementally, using a strong theoretical base supported by practical examples to develop a coherent, integrated understanding of the subject. Companion Website: http://www.palgrave.com/business/beynon-daviesbis/
About the Author
PAUL BEYNON-DAVIES is Professor of Business Informatics at the Cardiff Business School at Cardiff University, UK. He spent several years in the ICT industry and is the author of a number of highly successful books including Information Systems, Information Systems Development and Database Systems.
Table of Contents
Message to Students
Message to Lecturers
About the Book
Introduction: The Domain of Business Information Systems
PART I: KEY CONCEPTS
Organizations and Systems
Data, Information and Knowledge
Information Systems
PART II: UNDERSTANDING ICT
Communication Infrastructure
ICT Systems Infrastructure
PART III: APPLYING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO BUSINESS
The Business Environment
Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce
Assessing the Use and Impact of Information Systems
PART IV: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
Planning, Strategy and Management
Services, Projects and Operations
Development
Conclusion: Successful Informatics Practice
Case Material Matrix
Case Material
Bibliography
Glossary
Index