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Business information systems : technology, development and management for the e-business / Paul Bocij ... [et al.] ; edited by Dave Chaffey.

Contributor(s): Bocij, Paul | Chaffey, Dave, 1963-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Harlow, England ; New York : Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2003Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xviii, 736 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 027365540X; 9780273655404.Subject(s): Business -- Computer network resources | Management information systems | Business information services | Business and Management | Electronic commerce | Business mathematics & systemsDDC classification: 650.0285 BOC Summary: Assuming no prior knowledge of IS or IT, this book explains new concepts and terms as simply as possible. The importance of information in developing a company business strategy and assisting decision making is explained in this study volume.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Information technology is at the centre of today's business environment. The increasing importance of e-commerce and the integration of information systems in all areas of a business means it is crucial for managers to understand and implement IS (information systems). This text, now in its second edition, aims to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to choose the right information systems, and to develop and manage them effectively. It assumes no prior knowledge of IS or IT, and emphasizes the importance of IS to management decision making. It takes a 3 part structure: Part One covers hardware and software technologies; Part Two looks at information systems analysis and design; and Part Three describes the strategic management of IS. This format allows each section to be studied alongside individual modules, and enables students to focus clearly on specific areas and use the book for more than one course.

Previous ed.: 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assuming no prior knowledge of IS or IT, this book explains new concepts and terms as simply as possible. The importance of information in developing a company business strategy and assisting decision making is explained in this study volume.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface
  • About the authors
  • Acknowledgements
  • Plan of the book
  • Part I Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • 1 Basic concepts - understanding information
  • 2 Basic concepts - an introduction to information systems
  • 3 Hardware
  • 4 Software
  • 5 Networks, telecommunications and the Internet
  • 6 E-business applications
  • Part II Business Information Systems Development
  • 7 An introduction to acquiring and developing BIS
  • 8 Initiating systems development
  • 9 BIS project management
  • 10 Systems analysis
  • 11 Systems design
  • 12 System build, implementation and maintenance
  • Part III Business Information Systems Management
  • 13 BIS strategy
  • 14 Managing e-business
  • 15 Managing information security
  • 16 End-user computing - providing end-user services
  • 17 Ethical, legal and moral constraints on information systems
  • Glossary
  • Index