
Managing Information Technology
International Edition
Pearson (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 15. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
816 pages
978-0-13-129371-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Appropriate for all MBA-level and advanced undergraduate courses in information systems and/or technology.
Managing Information Technology, 5/E is a comprehensive guide to the information technology management techniques that are vital to a successful career as a manager. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect rapid changes in information technology and the latest business applications. It contains an extensive collection of case study options (34 cases), making it especially customizable for instructors in MBA programs. New features in this edition include a complete Data Resource chapter that provides a "big picture" look at issues associated with managing an organizations data. In addition to the award-winning ERP case, NIBCOs "Big Bang," this edition includes several new cases, including the creation and operation of a Web-based business; leveraging SAP for supply chain management; making an outsourcing decision in a midsized manufacturing company; integrating information technology rapidly after a merger; and sharing services throughout a multinational firm. This edition also contains expanded e-business coverage, as well as insight into increasingly strategic technologies such as Linux, XML, .NET, J2EE, Bluetooth, and wireless LANs. Also included: a full chapter on IT project management, one of today's most sought-after skills for new employees.
Managing Information Technology, 5/E is a comprehensive guide to the information technology management techniques that are vital to a successful career as a manager. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect rapid changes in information technology and the latest business applications. It contains an extensive collection of case study options (34 cases), making it especially customizable for instructors in MBA programs. New features in this edition include a complete Data Resource chapter that provides a "big picture" look at issues associated with managing an organizations data. In addition to the award-winning ERP case, NIBCOs "Big Bang," this edition includes several new cases, including the creation and operation of a Web-based business; leveraging SAP for supply chain management; making an outsourcing decision in a midsized manufacturing company; integrating information technology rapidly after a merger; and sharing services throughout a multinational firm. This edition also contains expanded e-business coverage, as well as insight into increasingly strategic technologies such as Linux, XML, .NET, J2EE, Bluetooth, and wireless LANs. Also included: a full chapter on IT project management, one of today's most sought-after skills for new employees.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-129371-7 (9780131293717)
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Carol V. Brown | Daniel W. DeHayes | Jeffrey Slater
Managing Information Technology
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E. Wainright E. Martin | Carol V. Brown | Daniel W. DeHayes
Managing Information Technology
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4th Edition
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Content
1. Managing IT in an e-World.
I. Information Technology.
2. Computer Systems.
3. Computer Software.
4. Telecommunications and Networking.
5. The Data Resource.
II. Applying Information Technology.
6. Enterprise Systems.
7. Managerial Support Systems.
8. E-Commerce Applications.
III. Acquiring Information Systems.
9. Basic Information Systems Concepts.
10. Methodologies for Custom Software Development.
11. Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages.
12. IT Project Management.
13. Facilitating User Computing.
IV. The Information Management System.
14. Setting a Direction for Information Resources.
15. Managing the Information Systems Function.
16. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues.
I. Information Technology.
2. Computer Systems.
3. Computer Software.
4. Telecommunications and Networking.
5. The Data Resource.
II. Applying Information Technology.
6. Enterprise Systems.
7. Managerial Support Systems.
8. E-Commerce Applications.
III. Acquiring Information Systems.
9. Basic Information Systems Concepts.
10. Methodologies for Custom Software Development.
11. Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages.
12. IT Project Management.
13. Facilitating User Computing.
IV. The Information Management System.
14. Setting a Direction for Information Resources.
15. Managing the Information Systems Function.
16. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues.