Information Systems Management In Practice - Hardcover

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9780131854710: Information Systems Management In Practice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131854712 ISBN 13: 9780131854710

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2005

Dealing with the management of information technology (IT) as it is being practiced in organizations today, the emphasis of this book is on the current material that information systems executives find important; its organization is around a framework that readers new to the information can understand. In this 7th edition, discussions include the rising societal risks of IT, new sections on digital convergence, messaging, and instant messaging, and a revised discussion on wireless technology. The topics of outsourcing and and information security have been updated and enhanced. Information Systems Management in Practice continues to merge theory with practice through real-world case examples. Topics include leadership issues, the CIO’s responsibilities, uses of IT, information systems planning, essential technologies, managing operations, systems development, decision-making, collaboration, and knowledge work. An excellent reference resource for anyone employed in the information technology sector of business, especially managers of and executives in those departments.

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A comprehensive exploration of how information systems management is being practiced in organizations today.

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This book gives readers conceptual and practical guidelines for dealing with the management of today's information systems function. The authors' objective is to capture the material of most current importance to information systems executives and organize it around a framework that provides guidance for readers. Updated throughout each chapter to reflect the latest techniques and technology available, the Fourth Edition continues to use profiles of actual work in today's companies as a key element of the overall learning process.

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