A clear, student-friendly and engaging introduction to how information technology is used in business. Featuring several case studies, video interviews, thorough pedagogy and completely up-to-date chapters, this textbook will be a core resource for undergraduate students of Business Information Systems, a compulsory module in business degrees.
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PART I: ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1. Information Systems
2. The IS Business Environment
3. IS Organisation and Management
PART II: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
4. Corporate Systems
5. E-Business Systems
PART III: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
6. Computers and IT
7. Data and Information
8. Files and Databases
9. Networks and Computer Security
PART IV: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
10. The System Development Lifecycle
11. System Analysis and Design Toolbox
12. Implementing the IS
PART V: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SOCIETY
13. Computing, the Law and the Environment
14. The Information Society.