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Business Information Systems (PDF eBook) 6th edition


Business Information Systems (PDF eBook) 6th edition

eBook by Bocij, Paul/Greasley, Andrew/Hickie, Simon

Business Information Systems (PDF eBook)

£43.99

ISBN:
9781292220994
Publication Date:
17 Dec 2018
Edition:
6th edition
Publisher:
Pearson
Pages:
660 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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Business Information Systems (PDF eBook)

Description

The ultimate textbook in Business Information Systems for future Managers Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th Edition by Bocij, Greasley, and Hickie is a leading text that will help you understand the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment. Written in a language that is easy to follow, this text does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT and is ideal for students attending courses related to Business Information Systems and Management Information Systems at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level. Starting from basic concepts this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to: understanding the technology of Business Information Systems choosing the right Information System for an organisation developing and managing an efficient Business Information System employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals Taking a problem-solving approach, this thoroughly revised edition defines new concepts and studies the theory of information systems according to the most recent business and technological advances, covering contemporary key topics such as: Big Data Analytics Cloud Computing Industry 4.0 Internet of Things With new business examples, case studies, and web links fully integrated throughout, this must-have guide will provide you with all the tools you need to understand the opportunities and benefits Information Systems bring to an organisation and successfully run a business.

Contents

Preface Plan of the book About the authors Authors' acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Chapter 1 Basic concepts - understanding information Chapter 2 Basic concepts: an introduction to business information systems Chapter 3 Hardware and software Chapter 4 Databases and analytics Chapter 5 Networks, telecommunications and the Internet Chapter 6 Enterprise and functional BIS PART 2 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT Chapter 7 An introduction to acquiring and developing BIS Chapter 8 Initiating systems development Chapter 9 BIS project management Chapter 10 Systems analysis Chapter 11 Systems design Chapter 12 System build, implementation and maintenance: change management PART 3 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Chapter 13 Information systems strategy Chapter 14 Information systems management Chapter 15 Managing information security Chapter 16 End-user computing - providing end-user services Chapter 17 Ethical, legal and moral constraints on information systems Glossary Index

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