Management Information Systems
4th Edition
Published on 16. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-07-125732-9 (ISBN)
Description
Post opens every chapter with a business problem and uses the chapter to explain the processes and technology that can solve the problem. This greater emphasis on problem-solving enables the instructor to quickly show "why" this material matters.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1460 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-125732-9 (9780071257329)
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Person
Gerald Post teaches at the University of the Pacific.
Content
Management Information Systems, 4eChapter 1:Introduction Introduction What Is MIS? The Importance of Information Technology The Role of the Internet in Business So You Want to Be a Manager Business and Technology Trends Re-engineering: Altering the Rules Management and Decision Levels An Introduction to Strategy Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: The Fast Food IndustryPart One: Information Technology InfrastructureChapter 2:Information Technology FoundationsIntroductionTypes of DataHardware ComponentsOperating SystemsComputers in e-BusinessApplication SoftwareSummary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, ExercisesCases: The Computer IndustryChapter 3:Networks and TelecommunicationsIntroductionNetwork FunctionsComponents of a NetworkNetwork StructureStandardsThe InternetGlobal TelecommunicationsSummary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, ExercisesCases: Wholesale SuppliersChapter 4:Database ManagementIntroductionThe Database Management ApproachQueriesDesigning a DatabaseDatabase ApplicationsDatabase AdministrationDatabases and E-BusinessSummary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, ExercisesIndustry: PharmaceuticalsPart Two:OperationsChapter 5:Computer SecurityIntroductionThreats to InformationComputer Security ControlsAdditional Security MeasuresEncryptionComputer ForensicsE-Commerce Security IssuesPrivacySummary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, ExercisesCases: Professional SportsChapter 6:Transactions and OperationsIntroductionData CaptureElements of a TransactionInternational IssuesPayment MechanismsData QualityProduction ManagementSummary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, ExercisesCases: Retail SalesChapter 7:Enterprise IntegrationChapter 8:Electronic BusinessPart Three:Tactics and StrategiesChapter 9:TeamworkChapter 10:Business DecisionsChapter 11:Strategic AnalysisPart Four:Organizing Businesses and SystemsChapter 12:Systems DevelopmentChapter 13:Organizing MIS ResourcesChapter 14:Information Management and SocietyGlossaryOrganization IndexSubject Index