"This book - Introducing Information Management: the business approach - is one of a series of five texts which constitute the main teaching texts of the Open University course Understanding Business Functions (B202). This course is one of three core courses which are compulsory elements in the Open University's BA in Business Studies. In addition to the compulsory courses, students who intend to gain this degree study courses that include topics such as Economics, Organizational Change, Design and Innovation, Quantitative Methods, and others." "The approach of Understanding Business Functions (B202) as a second level course in Business Studies is innovative. The course develops knowledge and understanding of how organizations work through the contribution and integration of five key business functions: Human Resources, Information Management, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting and Finance. Instead of the traditional approach whereby students would study one function at a time, B202 is organized into 'blocks' based on one or more themes which are important in business today. The themes include Relationships and Communication, Information, Innovation and Performance."--BOOK JACKET.