Information Based Knowledge Systems

Distinguishing between data, information and knowledge, this book defines the difference between traditional information systems and modern high-tech knowledge-based systems. Providing accountants, office managers and administrators with an overview of current developments in information technology and knowledge-based systems, it deals with many related topics, including the nature and operation of databases, expert systems, object-oriented systems and programming. Many proprietary systems are included, different aspects of software engineering are outlined, and the nature and features of object-oriented expert systems and programming are discussed.