Principles of Business Information Systems
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Built on the successful framework of previous editions, this international edition of the popular Principles of Business Information Systems boasts a wealth of real world examples from a broad range of countries, including South Africa and the Gulf region....
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Built on the successful framework of previous editions, this international edition of the popular Principles of Business Information Systems boasts a wealth of real world examples from a broad range of countries, including South Africa and the Gulf region. Retaining its comprehensive coverage of IS issues, this popular text is now fully updated with the latest technologies. The chapter organization is streamlined, although the five-part structure kept the same, and there are clear learning objectives throughout, closely mapped to each chapter's content.While maintaining its business focus, there is boosted coverage of IT and technological issues, perfect for courses which prepare students for the corporate world in the twenty-first century. Suitable for all students on IS courses, this edition features a supporting website with full supplementary resources as well as Course Technology's companion MIS CD-Rom.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Principles of Business Information Systems “
Preface xvii.Approach of the Text xvii.
Goals of this Text xviii.
Changes to the International Edition xxi.
Structure of the Text xxiii.
About the Authors xxv.
Acknowledgements xxv.
Supplements xxvii.
MIS Companion CD-Rom xxvii.
ExamView Testbank and Test Generator xxvii.
Companion Website xxviii.
Walkthrough Tour xxx.
Part 1 Overview.
1. An Introduction to Information Systems 3.
Principles 3
Learning Objectives 3
Why Learn About Information Systems? 4
What Is an Information System? 4
What Is a System? 4
What Is Information? 6
What Is an Information System? 6
The Characteristics of Valuable Information 7
Manual and Computerized Information Systems 8
Business Information Systems 11
Information Systems @ Work: Speeding Up Insurance Claims with New Information Systems 12
Electronic and Mobile Commerce 13
Enterprise Systems: Transaction Processing Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning 15
Information and Decision Support Systems 15
Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, and Virtual Reality 18
Systems Development 19
Systems Investigation and Analysis 20
Systems Design, Implementation, and Maintenance and Review 21
Information Systems in Society, Business, and Industry 21
Ethical and Societal Issues: Snipermail Executive Serves Hard Time 22
Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Information Systems and the Internet 23
Computer and Information Systems Literacy 23
Information Systems in the Functional Areas of Business 24
Information Systems in Industry 24
Global Challenges in Information Systems 25
Summary 26
Self-Assessment Test 28
Review Questions 28
Discussion Questions 29
Web Exercises 29
Case One: Shroff International Travel Care Opens Door to Philippines 29
Case Two: Nissan''s 180-Degree Turn with Parts Distribution 30
Case Three: Discovery Communications Digs Out of Mountains of Documents 31
Notes 32
2. Information Systems in Organizations 33.
Principles 33
Learning Objectives 33
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Learn About Information Systems in Organizations? 34
An Introduction to Organizations 34
Organizational Structures 36
Organizational Change 39
Ethical and Societal Issues: Royal Mail Collects Vehicle Telemetry 41
Reengineering and Continuous Improvement 41
User Satisfaction and Technology Acceptance 43
Information Systems @ Work: Wimbledon on the Web 43
The Applications Portfolio 44
Success Factors 45
Competitive Advantage 45
Factors that Lead Firms to Seek Competitive Advantage 46
Evaluating IS 47
Productivity 47
Return on Investment and the Value of Information Systems 47
Careers in Information Systems 48
Operations 49
Systems Development 50
Support 50
Information Service Units 50
Typical IS Titles and Functions 51
Summary 52
Self-Assessment Test 53
Review Questions 54
Discussion Questions 54
Web Exercises 54
Case One: Hitwise and Web Data 54
Case Two: Innocent Drinks Stays in Touch 55
Case Three: Itochu Kenzai Uses IS to Reduce Organizational Waste 56
Notes 57
World Views Case: High Performance Computing in South Africa: Computing in Support of African Development 58
World Views Case: The Importance of Collaboration and Trust in Virtual Organizations
Part 2 Information Technology Concepts 63.
3. Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices 65.
Principles 65
Learning Objectives 65
Why Learn About Hardware? 66
Hardware 66
Hardware Components 67
Processing and Memory Devices: Power, Speed, and Capacity 69
Processing Characteristics and Functions 69
Main Memory Characteristics and Functions 71
Multiprocessing 73
Parallel Computing 73
Secondary Storage 74
Access Methods 75
Devices 75
Ethical and Societal Issues: Backup Storage Media and Identity Theft 79
Enterprise Storage Options 80
Input and Output Devices 82
Characteristics and Functionality 82
Input Devices 83
Output Devices 89
Information Systems @ Work: Wireless Communication at House of Fraser 93
Types of Computer Systems, Selection, and Upgrading 94
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An Introduction to Organizations 34
Organizational Structures 36
Organizational Change 39
Ethical and Societal Issues: Royal Mail Collects Vehicle Telemetry 41
Reengineering and Continuous Improvement 41
User Satisfaction and Technology Acceptance 43
Information Systems @ Work: Wimbledon on the Web 43
The Applications Portfolio 44
Success Factors 45
Competitive Advantage 45
Factors that Lead Firms to Seek Competitive Advantage 46
Evaluating IS 47
Productivity 47
Return on Investment and the Value of Information Systems 47
Careers in Information Systems 48
Operations 49
Systems Development 50
Support 50
Information Service Units 50
Typical IS Titles and Functions 51
Summary 52
Self-Assessment Test 53
Review Questions 54
Discussion Questions 54
Web Exercises 54
Case One: Hitwise and Web Data 54
Case Two: Innocent Drinks Stays in Touch 55
Case Three: Itochu Kenzai Uses IS to Reduce Organizational Waste 56
Notes 57
World Views Case: High Performance Computing in South Africa: Computing in Support of African Development 58
World Views Case: The Importance of Collaboration and Trust in Virtual Organizations
Part 2 Information Technology Concepts 63.
3. Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices 65.
Principles 65
Learning Objectives 65
Why Learn About Hardware? 66
Hardware 66
Hardware Components 67
Processing and Memory Devices: Power, Speed, and Capacity 69
Processing Characteristics and Functions 69
Main Memory Characteristics and Functions 71
Multiprocessing 73
Parallel Computing 73
Secondary Storage 74
Access Methods 75
Devices 75
Ethical and Societal Issues: Backup Storage Media and Identity Theft 79
Enterprise Storage Options 80
Input and Output Devices 82
Characteristics and Functionality 82
Input Devices 83
Output Devices 89
Information Systems @ Work: Wireless Communication at House of Fraser 93
Types of Computer Systems, Selection, and Upgrading 94
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Ralph M. Stair , George W. Reynolds , Thomas Chesney
- 2008, XXXI, 544 Seiten, Maße: 19,5 x 26,2 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Thomson Learning
- ISBN-10: 1844807797
- ISBN-13: 9781844807796
Sprache:
Englisch
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PART 1. An Overview. 1. An Introduction to Information Systems. 2. Information Systems in Organisations. PART 2. Information Technology Concepts. 3. Hardware: Input, Processing and Output Devices. 4. Software: Systems and Application Software. 5. Organising and Storing Data. 6. Computer Networks. PART 3. Business Information Systems. 7. Operational Systems. 8. Management Information and Decision Support Systems. 9. Knowledge Management and Specialised Information Systems. 10. Pervasive Computing. PART 4. Systems Development. 11. Systems Analysis. 12. Systems Design & Implementation. PART 5. Information Systems in Business and Society. 13. Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Information Systems.
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