The 2nd international edition of Fundamentals of Business Information Systemscontinues to offer a concise overview of the key principles of information systems, using the same nine-chapter format as the original US text, but with new content and updated global examples threaded throughout. Readers gain a captivating overview of the IS discipline and the rapidly changing role of today'sIS professional. New references and cases in each chapter bring the latest IStopics and examples to the forefront, clearly demonstrating the emphasis today's organizations place on innovation and speed. Seasoned authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds are joined by Thomas Chesney (Nottingham University Business School) and together they weave the fundamentals of managing information systems into an understandable and engaging text that is mapped specifically to the requirements of students studying in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Its concise overview of ISprovides readers with the knowledge they need to function more effectively asworkers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders in business today. This textbook is autopackaged with Coursemate. CourseMate brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools that support the printed textbook and the textbook-specific website. CourseMateincludes an integrated eBook and interactive teaching and learning tools including quizzes, flashcards, videos, and more and an EngagementTracker, a first-of-its-kind tool that monitors student engagement in the course. INDICE: Overview 1. An Introduction to Information Systems in Organisations 4 Technology 2. Hardware and Software 46 3. Organising Data and Information 104 4. Telecommunications, the Internet, Intranets and Extranets 134 Business Information Systems 5. Operational Systems 190 6. Management Information and Decision Support Systems 230 7. Knowledge Management and Specialised Information Systems 272 Systems Development 8. Systems Development 310 Information Systems in Business and Society 9. Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Information Systems 360
- ISBN: 978-1-408-04421-6
- Editorial: Cengage Learning EMEA
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 20/09/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés