Information Systems : A Concise Study

Contents Preface Abbreviations Unit One Information Systems Basics 1 Managing In The 21st Century 2 Information Systems And IS 3 Classification Of IS 4 Applications Scrap Book 5 E-Commerce And E-Business 6 CRM ERP And SCM Unit Two Managing With Information 7 Enterprise And Strategy  8 Strategic Planning 9 IS For Decision Support  10 Justification For ITIS Unit Three Managing Information Resources 11 Information Resources Management 12 Strategic Planning for IS Function 13 Information Security and Integrity Appendices    Here is a comprehensive book that serves as a one-stop overview for understanding developing and deploying Information Systems It aims to provide the students with a conceptual framework to understand Information Systems IS The text written in easy to understand language using bullet form style to highlight various points covers topics the way they are encountered by a typical IS professional The book is divided into three units--Unit I Information Systems Basics; Unit II Managing with Information; and Unit III Managing Information Resources Some of the topics discussed enlarge the scope of the book and include e-Commerce and e-Business; CRM ERP SCM; Application Scrap Book; Enterprise and Strategy; Strategy Planning for IS; and Justification for IS The main body of the text is supplemented with six appendices which can be read on a need-to-know basis The book is well suited for the undergraduate students of Computer Science and Engineering Information Technology; postgraduate students of Information Technology and Computer Science; and students pursuing MCA and MBA Those teaching a course on IS or conducting equivalent training programme for professionals will also benefit from this text Finally the book would be useful for those professionals who wish to grasp the essentials without attending a formal instructional course 948 pp.…