The Vest Pocket Guide to Information Technology
2nd Edition
Published on 1. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-471-72500-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Vest Pocket Guide to Information Technology is a handy pocket problem-solver for today's busy CIOs and IT business professionals. Written in a practical, reader-friendly manner, it features clear illustrations with helpful information on such topics as management information systems (MIS), investing in IT projects, business application software, data bases, telecommunications, online services, and computer security and auditing.
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Jae K. Shim | Joel G. Siegel
The Vest Pocket Guide to Information Technology
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10/2005
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Persons
JAE K. SHIM, PhD, one of the most prolific accounting and finance experts in the world, has authored or coauthored more than fifty professional and college business books. He is Professor of Accounting and Finance at California State University, Long Beach, and CEO of Delta Consulting Company, a financial consulting and training firm. He received his MBA and PhD degrees from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
JOEL G. SIEGEL, PhD, CPA, is the author or coauthor of more than fifty books and articles for accounting and financial journals. He has acted as a consultant in accounting and IT issues to many organizations, including IT&T, Citicorp, and Person-Wolinsky CPA Review. He is Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Queens College of the City University of New York.
JOEL G. SIEGEL, PhD, CPA, is the author or coauthor of more than fifty books and articles for accounting and financial journals. He has acted as a consultant in accounting and IT issues to many organizations, including IT&T, Citicorp, and Person-Wolinsky CPA Review. He is Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Queens College of the City University of New York.
Content
About the Authors; How This Book Can Help You; Chapter 1. What are Management Information Systems ?; Chapter 2. Management Information Systems and Decision Making Models; Chapter 3. How to Select the Best Microcomputer System; Chapter 4. What is Systems Software?; Chapter 5. Practical Guide to Application Software; Chapter 6. Data and Databases; Chapter 7. Data Communications; Chapter 8. Telecommunications; Chapter 9. The Intranet; Chapter 10. Accounting Packages; Chapter 11. Financial Management Information Systems and Packages; Chapter 12. Manufacturing Information Systems and Packages; Chapter 13. Marketing Management Information Systems and Packages; Chapter 14. Decision Support Systems; Chapter 15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems (ESs); Chapter 16. Computer Security; Chapter 17. Wireless Technology; Chapter 18. Capital Budgeting and Economic Feasibility Study of IT Project; Chapter 19. ITY Project Management; Glossary; Appendix A: Compliance Software Buyer's Guide; Appendix B: CRM Software Providers;