Fundamentals of Information Systems (with SOC Printed Access Card)

by Stair, Ralph; Reynolds, George

• ISBN13: 9780840062185
• ISBN10: 0840062184
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

Readers gain with a solid understanding of the core fundamentals of information systems (IS) today in just nine brief chapters with Stair/Reynolds' FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 6E. Readers explore the key principles of IS with a captivating overview of the IS discipline and the rapidly changing role of today's IS professional. More than 50 new references in each chapter bring the latest IS topics and examples to the forefront, while new opening vignettes, cases and special interest features clearly demonstrate the emphasis today's organizations place on innovation and speed. Readers gain an understanding of cloud computing, forecasting and some of the most recent developments affecting virtual communities, virtual teams and work structures. It's the concise IS overview readers need to function more effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders in business today.

Table of Contents

Information Systems In Perspective

An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations

Technology

Hardware and Software

Database Systems and Business Intelligence

Telecommunications, the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

Business Information Systems

Electronic and Mobile Commerce and Enterprise Systems

Information and Decision Support Systems

Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

Systems Development And Social Issues

Systems Development

Information Systems In Business And Society

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

Glossary

Index

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