Synopses & Reviews
Because information systems are essential to the operations of business today, students need to understand information systems and technology, and their integration into business activities. But how can a student understand the role of information systems in business without first understanding business and its functions?
This question prompted the writing of this text. Chapter, "Business Fundamentals", provides students with patient, clear explanations and numerous illustrations of basic business concepts that they need to know in order to fully comprehend the role of information systems in business.
Features of the Second Edition.
- Expanded coverage of the Internet and Electronic Commerce
Both the Internet and Electronic Commerce introduced in Part I, and then integrated throughout the book. Chapter 1 introduces EC applications students are likely to know; Chapter 6 explores the technology behind Electronic Commerce; Chapter 12, "Electronic Commerce and the Strategic Impact of Information Systems," examines the topic from an organizational perspective; and Chapter 13 discusses developing systems for Electronic Commerce.
- Streamlined introduction to Information Systems Fundamentals
Chapter 3 emphasizes the business need for the technological and other components of the information system.
- Chapter 8: Personal Productivity and Problem Solving
Chapter 8 focuses on the need for improved personal productivity in the workplace and explores common end-user software to improve productivity and to solve business problems.
- Chapter 13: Problem Solving and Information System Development
Chapter 13 focuses on the business need for systems development, including those designed for Electronic Commerce.
- Real-World Cases and Bookmarks Updates
Cases adapted from sources such as Computerworld and Infoworld reflect today's hottest issues. The Bookmarks sections of the book provide students with relevant, current scenarios to illustrate key text concepts.
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Synopsis
= This book takes the unique approach of combining both the fundamentals of information systems and technology with the essentials of business operation and management. Early chapters offering business background provide readers with a solid foundation to then understand the need for and structure of information systems. A broad view of information systems takes a look at individual, interorganizational, and international perspectives. For effective business professionals looking to enhance their understanding of information systems, and the relationship this technology has to the operations and management of businesses today.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Information Systems in Business. 2. Business Fundamentals.
3. Information System Fundamentals.
II. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. 4. Information System Hardware.
5. Information System Software.
6. Information System Networks and the Internet.
7. Information System Data Management.
III. BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 8. Personal Productivity and Problem Solving.
9. Group Collaboration.
10. Business Operations.
11. Management Decision Making.
12. Electronic Commerce and the Strategic Impact of Information Systems.
IV. DEVELOPING AND MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 13. Information System Development.
14. Managing Information Systems and Technology.
Glossary.
Photo Credits.
Acknowledgements.
Index.