Business information systems : technology, development and management for the modern business
By: Bocij, Paul
Title By: Greasley, Andrew | Hickie, Simon
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BookPublisher: Harlow, England : Pearson, c2019.Edition: 6th ed.Description: xxvi, 632 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9781292220970Subject(s): Business -- Computer network resources | Business information services | Electronic commerceDDC classification: 658.4038011 BO BU | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 658.4038011 BO BU (Browse shelf) | Available | Feb2019 | T0061902 |
Revised edition of Business information systems, [2015]
Preface xiiiPlan of the book xixAbout the authors xxAuthors' acknowledgements xxiPublisher's acknowledgements xxiiPART 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMSChapter 1 Basic concepts - understanding information 5Chapter 2 Basic concepts: an introduction to business information systems 33Chapter 3 Hardware and software 61Chapter 4 Databases and analytics 133Chapter 5 Networks, telecommunications and the Internet 159Chapter 6 Enterprise and functional BIS 203PART 2 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENTChapter 7 An introduction to acquiring and developing BIS 249Chapter 8 Initiating systems development 279Chapter 9 BIS project management 303Chapter 10 Systems analysis 333Chapter 11 Systems design 375Chapter 12 System build, implementation and maintenance: change management 421PART 3 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTChapter 13 Information systems strategy 459Chapter 14 Information systems management 487Chapter 15 Managing information security 509Chapter 16 End-user computing - providing end-user services 543Chapter 17 Ethical, legal and moral constraints on information systems 565Glossary 601Index 625
To run a successful business, today’s manager needs to combine business skills with an understanding of information systems and the opportunities and benefits that they bring to an organisation. Starting from basic concepts, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:
understanding the technology of business information systems;
choosing the right information system for an organisation;
developing and managing an efficient business information system;
employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals.