
Information Systems for Business
An Experiential Approach
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 24. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-470-90372-8 (ISBN)
Description
A focused delivery on information systems
Featuring the model "learn-do-reflect", this invaluable book offers a focused treatment of information systems topics. Packed with engaging exercises throughout the book to enhance your learning, the book aims at looking at how information is analyzed, used for competitive advantage, stored, and more. Each chapter serves as a short, focused examination of the covered topic and includes activities to drive home the material. Also included is an online instructor's web site that provides extensive support to teach with this approach.
* Offers a focused look at information systems and how information is analyzed, used for competitive advantage, and stored
* Includes helpful exercises in each chapter that drill down the lessons learned
* Reflects the "learn-do-reflect" teaching model
* Features an instructor's web site that provides extensive support
This valuable book offers a practical approach to learning the capabilities and potential of information systems.
More details
Product info
Paperback
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 22.5 cm
Width: 15.4 cm
Thickness: 1.2 cm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-90372-8 (9780470903728)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Preface xv
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
1 The Value of Information 1
2 Introduction to Information Systems 13
3 Evaluating Information 33
4 Gaining Strategic Value from Information 51
SECTION II MANAGING INFORMATION
5 Storing and Organizing Information 75
6 Analyzing Information for Business Decision-Making 91
7 Transmitting Information 113
8 Securing Information 143
9 Protecting the Confidentiality and Privacy of Information 181
SECTION III USING INFORMATION
10 Developing Information Systems 207
11 Information-Based Business Process 235
12 Enterprise Information Systems 251
13 Information for Electronic Business 279
14 Information and Knowledge for Business Decision Making 309
Online In-Depth Guides (posted at the Instructor and Student Companion Sites: www.wiley.com/college/belanger)
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Networking Basics
4. Advanced database concepts
5. Spreadsheets
6. Funding information systems
7. Managing projects
8. Advanced security privacy and risk management