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| About the book |
Post opens every chapter with a business problem and uses the chapter to explain the processes and technology that can solve the problem. This greater emphasis on problem-solving enables the instructor to quickly show 'why' this material matters. |
| Key features |
| Table of contents |
Management Information Systems, 4e Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction What Is MIS? The Importance of Information Technology The Role of the Internet in Business So You Want to Be a Manager Business and Technology Trends Re-engineering: Altering the Rules Management and Decision Levels An Introduction to Strategy Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: The Fast Food Industry Part One: Information Technology Infrastructure Chapter 2: Information Technology Foundations Introduction Types of Data Hardware Components Operating Systems Computers in e-Business Application Software Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: The Computer Industry Chapter 3: Networks and Telecommunications Introduction Network Functions Components of a Network Network Structure Standards The Internet Global Telecommunications Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: Wholesale Suppliers Chapter 4: Database Management Introduction The Database Management Approach Queries Designing a Database Database Applications Database Administration Databases and E-Business Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Industry: Pharmaceuticals Part Two: Operations Chapter 5: Computer Security Introduction Threats to Information Computer Security Controls Additional Security Measures Encryption Computer Forensics E-Commerce Security Issues Privacy Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: Professional Sports Chapter 6: Transactions and Operations Introduction Data Capture Elements of a Transaction International Issues Payment Mechanisms Data Quality Production Management Summary, Key Words, Website References, Additional Reading, Review Questions, Exercises Cases: Retail Sales Chapter 7: Enterprise Integration Chapter 8: Electronic Business Part Three: Tactics and Strategies Chapter 9: Teamwork Chapter 10: Business Decisions Chapter 11: Strategic Analysis Part Four: Organizing Businesses and Systems Chapter 12: Systems Development Chapter 13: Organizing MIS Resources Chapter 14: Information Management and Society Glossary Organization Index Subject Index |
