Introduction to Information Systems
Organisations, Applications, Technology, and Design
Published on 8. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-333-99766-6 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for introductory (level 1) information systems units on computing courses, this textbook covers the business contexts in which information systems are used and the types of information systems used. It considers the information technology available to implement such systems, their analysis and design, and their societal context. The topics are presented in short chapters that match the teaching year. Two case studies run throughout the book and lead onto project work where a small information system is implemented. An accompanying website features solutions for exercises, PowerPoint slides and more detailed instructions for the end of book project.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
793 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-99766-6 (9780333997666)
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Person
DAVID WHITELEY is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Prior to joining academia he had extensive experience in the business application of IT. His research interests include e-Business and e-Commerce.
Content
Preface PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Information Systems Case Study PART TWO: BUSINESS The Business Environment Business Ownership, Structure and Culture Business Activity PART THREE: BUSINESS USE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS The IS Infrastructure Example Systems EDI Systems e-Commerce Systems Expert Systems Management Information From DP to Desk Top PART 4: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Systems Files and Data Structures Databases Networks Transaction and Distributed Processing PART 5: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN System Lifecycles Structured Systems Analysis and Design Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Interfaces Projects, Programming and Implementation Student Project PART 6: LEGAL, SOCIAL AND ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF IS AND IT IT and Society IS and the Law PART 7: CONCLUSIONS Conclusions