Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd Edition [2014]

Title: Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd Edition
Author: Patricia Wallace
Format: PDF
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (January 20, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780133571752

A fresh, contemporary, active introduction to information systems

Introduction to Information Systems provides invaluable help for learning the knowledge and skills related to information systems. In it, students see clearly what information systems are all about and why they are so fundamental to business and society.

Packed with revelations about business strategies, technology trends and innovations–plus tips to help students work smarter, and more efficiently— Introduction to Information Systems provides a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how:

- Personalize learning through the interactive, online role-playing simulations in MyMISLabTM: Students get opportunities to apply their knowledge and actually experience what each chapter is about, rather than simply memorizing key terms and concepts.

- A focus on reaching all students, recognizing changing student roles, and showing clearly where the knowledge of information systems skills can take them.

- Helping students see beyond today’s classrooms and into today’s varied world.

- End-of-book comprehensive case studies show students the concepts in action.

Table of contents:

Information Systems and People
Information Systems and Strategy
Information and Communications
Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture
Databases and Data Warehouses
Information Systems for the Enterprise
The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce
Business Intelligence and Decision Making
Collaborating with Technology
Knowledge Management and E-Learning
Ethics, Privacy, and Security
Systems Development and Procurement
Project Management and Strategic Planning