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Principles of information systems : a managerial approach / Ralph M. Stair, George W. Reynolds

By: Stair, Ralph M.
Contributor(s): Reynolds, George Walter, 1944- [(j.a.)].
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Course Technology/Thomson Learning, c2001Edition: 5th ed.Description: xxiv, 616 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0619033576.Other title: Principles of information systems [Cover title].Subject(s): Management information systemsDDC classification: 658.4038
Contents:
Pt. I. An Overview. Ch. 1. An Introduction to Information Systems. Ch. 2. Information Systems in Organizations. - Pt. II. Information Technology Concepts. Ch. 3. Hardware : Input, Processing, and Output Devices. Ch. 4. Software : Systems and Application Software. Ch. 5. Organizing Data and Information. Ch. 6. Telecommunications and Networks. Ch. 7. The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets. - Pt. III. Business Information Systems. Ch. 8. Electronic Commerce. Ch. 9. Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. Ch. 10. Information and Decision Support Systems. Ch. 11. Specialized Business. - Pt. IV. Systems Development. Ch. 12. Systems Investigation and Analysis. Ch. 13. Systems Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review. - Pt. V. Information Systems In Business And Society. Ch. 14. Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Information Systems and the Internet. - Glossary. - Index.
Summary: "The Fifth Edition offers the traditional coverage of computer concepts, but it places the material within the context of business and information systems. The text stresses principles of IS, which are brought together and presented in a way that is both understandable and relevant. In addition, this book offers an overview of the entire IS discipline, as well as preparation for further study in advanced IS courses. In particular, it also provides a groundwork from which to build advanced couses in such areas as Web site and systems development, programming, database management, Internet deployment, electronic commerce applications and decision support." - Preface
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Pt. I. An Overview. Ch. 1. An Introduction to Information Systems. Ch. 2. Information Systems in Organizations. - Pt. II. Information Technology Concepts. Ch. 3. Hardware : Input, Processing, and Output Devices. Ch. 4. Software : Systems and Application Software. Ch. 5. Organizing Data and Information. Ch. 6. Telecommunications and Networks. Ch. 7. The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets. - Pt. III. Business Information Systems. Ch. 8. Electronic Commerce. Ch. 9. Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. Ch. 10. Information and Decision Support Systems. Ch. 11. Specialized Business. - Pt. IV. Systems Development. Ch. 12. Systems Investigation and Analysis. Ch. 13. Systems Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review. - Pt. V. Information Systems In Business And Society. Ch. 14. Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Information Systems and the Internet. - Glossary. - Index.

"The Fifth Edition offers the traditional coverage of computer concepts, but it places the material within the context of business and information systems. The text stresses principles of IS, which are brought together and presented in a way that is both understandable and relevant. In addition, this book offers an overview of the entire IS discipline, as well as preparation for further study in advanced IS courses. In particular, it also provides a groundwork from which to build advanced couses in such areas as Web site and systems development, programming, database management, Internet deployment, electronic commerce applications and decision support." - Preface

Australian Degree Programme : 31060T

Business Studies : 9707