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Information Systems: A Management Approach, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-471-27318-9

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464 pages

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The four-step management approach provides a framework that shows the connections and interrelationships between managers, the organization and information technology. In addition, Students learn to analyze a situation, evaluate existing systems for managing information, design the features of new systems, and consider the issues associated with implementing them.
Emphasis on eBusiness in the selection of cases and examples in all chapters.
Issues associated with the globalization of business are highlighted throughout the text. Students consider the implications of managing information in transnational organizations with diverse cultures, skills, languages, and legal systems.
Extensive integration of Web-based support material ensures that the third edition remains current with instructors and student resources. Each chapter will have additional examples, readings and exercises exploruing the Internet. New, hot topics will be added where and when it is appropriate.
Current, real-world examples integrated throughout the text illustrate key concepts in action.
A strong ethical focus permeates each chapter, with an activity in each chapter encouraging students to consider the ethical implications of various managerial choices.
Strong focus on current and future technologies ensures that students know about an array of technological possibilities. Updates on the book's Web site ensure that the discussion of technologies remains current.
A short case introduces each chapter. Key concepts throughout the chapter are applied-to the opening case where appropriate.
An integrated and comprehensive pedagogy supports student learning. The pedagogical elements include a chapter outline, learning objectives, chapter summary, key terms, review questions, minicases, activities, notes, and recommended readings.
Minicases allow students to experience real-life situations without leaving the classroom.
Activities at the end of each chapter provide students the opportunity to understand information needs, assess the effectiveness of information management strategies, and apply course concepts to developing aspects of information systems.
IS on the Web Exercises. These exercises at the end of each chapter make use of the Internet as a tool for further exploring chapter concepts.