Principles of Business Information Systems

Ralph Stair; George Reynolds; Thomas Chesney

ISBN 10: 1844807797 ISBN 13: 9781844807796

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2008

Synopsis

Built on the successful framework of previous editions, this international edition of the popular Principles of Business Information Systems boasts a wealth of real world examples from a broad range of countries, including South Africa and the Gulf region. Retaining its comprehensive coverage of IS issues, this popular text is now fully updated with the latest technologies. The chapter organization is streamlined, although the five-part structure kept the same, and there are clear learning objectives throughout, closely mapped to each chapter's content. While maintaining its business focus, there is boosted coverage of IT and technological issues, perfect for courses which prepare students for the corporate world in the twenty-first century. Suitable for all students on IS courses, this edition features a supporting website with full supplementary resources as well as Course Technology's companion MIS CD-Rom.

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Review

Remaining one of the most relevant and comprehensive texts for use in an introductory MIS course, this book provides students with an excellent foundation for further study, Whilst retaining a strong business focus, it includes up-to-date material on emerging computer concepts and their organisational implications. -- Jason Cohen, University Of The Witwatersrand

Stair, Reynolds & Chesney succeeds in providing an in-depth outlook on information and communications technologies for both students and practitioners. The book contributes to the education in the field by applying a coherent approach that is based on explaining basic terms and concepts and exemplifying them through a real-world and advanced applications and case studies.
-- Elad Harison, University of Groningen

From the Back Cover

Built on the successful framework of previous editions, this new international edition of 'Principles of Business Information Systems' boasts a wealth of real world examples from a broad range of countries.

Retaining its comprehensive coverage of IS issues, this popular text is now fully updated with new cases and the latest technologies. The chapter orgnaization is streamlined, although the five-part structure kept the same, and there are clear learning objectives throughout, closely mapped onto each chapter's content.

While maintaining its business focus, there is boosted coverage of IT and technological issues, perfect for courses which prepare students for the corporate world in the twenty-first century.

Suitable for all students on IS courses, this international edition features a supporting website with full supplementary resources as well as Course Technology's companion MIS CD-Rom.

Features:

- Accessible and student-friendly presentation of material.
- New and additional real world examples relevant to an international audience, using settings ranging from Europe, the Middle East and Africa through to Asia, the United States and beyond.
- A range of end-of-chapter exercises which enrich course delivery.
- A free MIS Companion CD, which is comprised of training lessons in Excel, Access, and MIS concepts, and a supplementary website with resources such as extra cases, student quizzes and PowerPoint slides.

About the Authors:

Ralph Stair has taught at the University of Oregon, the University of Washington and the University of New Orleans. He is a member of several academic organisations, including the Decision Sciences Institute.

George Reynolds is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems department of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati.

Thomas Chesney is a Lecturer in Information Systems at Nottingham University Business School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844807797
• ISBN 13: 9781844807796
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 544