Introduction to Information Systems - Loose Leaf

The benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O’Brien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalize the explanation. MODULE I Foundation Concepts1. Foundations of Information Systems in Business 2. Competing with Information Technology MODULE II Information Technologies3. Computer Hardware4. Computer Software 5. Data Resource Management 6. Telecommunications and Networks Module III e-Business Applications7. e-Business Systems 8. Business Across the Enterprise 9. e-Commerce Systems 10. Supporting Decision Making MODULE IV Development Processes11. Business/IT Strategies for Development 12. Implementing Business/IT SolutionsMODULE V Management Challenges13. Security and Ethical Challenges 14. Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology Review Quiz Answers Selected References Glossary for Business Professionals Name Index Company Index Subject Index This title reflects the contemporary use of enterprise-wide business systems. It focuses on teaching the future manager the potential effect on business of the most current IT technologies such as the Internet, intranets, and extranets for enterprise collaboration and how IT contributes to competitive advantage