Principles of information systems : a managerial approach
by
 
Stair, Ralph M.

Title
Principles of information systems : a managerial approach

Author
Stair, Ralph M.

ISBN
9781423901150
 
9781423901198
 
9781423901204

Personal Author
Stair, Ralph M.

Edition
8th ed.

Publication Information
Boston, Mass. : Thomson/Course Technology, ©2008.

Physical Description
xxxvi, 652 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Contents
PART 1: AN OVERVIEW: An introduction to information systems -- Information systems in organizations -- PART 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS: Hardware: input, processing, and output devices -- Software: systems and application software -- Organizing data and information -- Telecommunications and networks -- The Internet, intranets, and extranets -- PART 3: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Electronic and mobile commerce -- Enterprise systems -- Information and decision support systems -- Knowledge management and specialized information systems -- PART 4: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT: Systems development: investigation and analysis -- Systems design, implementation, maintenance, and review -- PART 5: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY: The personal and social impact of computers -- Glossary -- Index.

Abstract
Built on the successful framework of previous editions, the eagerly anticipated eighth edition of Principles of Information Systems has been heavily revised and reorganized and now offers a streamlined text that covers the most up-to-date and relevant topics of information technology. The overall vision, framework, and pedagogy that made the previous editions so popular has been retained, making this a highly comprehensive IS text. Accomplished authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds continue to expose their readers to clear learning objectives that are reinforced by timely, real-world business examples and hands-on activities. Regardless of their major, students can use this book to understand and practice fundamental IS principles so that they can function more efficiently and effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders.

Subject Term
Management information systems.

Added Author
Reynolds, George Walter, 1944-

Electronic Access
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1215/2007279282-t.html
 
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1302/2007279282-b.html
 
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1215/2007279282-d.html


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