Information Systems and the Internet
Course Technology Inc (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 1. November 1997
Book
Hardback
688 pages
978-0-03-024797-2 (ISBN)
Description
Retaining the proven problem-solving perspective, this text incorporates Internet coverage and its influence on business decisions. Software, hardware and organizational issues are all updated as well to reflect systems environment. Students are taught how to apply critical thinking skills as they learn to analyze and define business problems.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
1416 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-03-024797-2 (9780030247972)
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Previous edition
Book
02/1995
3rd Edition
Thomson Learning
€48.42
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Content
Part I: The World of Information Systems. Introduction to Information Systems. How Business Firms Use Information Systems. Information Systems: Challenges and Opportunities. Part I Illustrated Case: Information Systems Help Seagram Stay on Top. Part II: Foundations of Information Technologies. Computer Processing Technology. Storage, Input and Output Technologies. Information Systems Software. Organising Information: Files and Databases. Telecommunications. Part II Illustrated Cases: What in the World Is the Internet? Part III: Problem Solving with Information Systems. Problem Analysis: Critical Thinking Skills. Designing Information System Solutions. Alternate Approaches to Information Systems Solutions. Safeguarding Information Systems. Part III Illustrated Cases: Automated Solutions with Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE). Part IV: Overview of Information Systems Applications. Basic Business Systems. Knowledge Work: Systems for Offices and Professional. Artificial Intelligence in Business. Management Support Systems. Part IV Illustrated Case: Reengineering Cigna with Technology. Appendix: Building Your Portfolio.