Principles of Business Information Systems, 4th Edition
- Length: 546 pages
- Edition: 4
- Language: English
- Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
- Publication Date: 2020-12-10
- ISBN-10: 1473774608
- ISBN-13: 9781473774605
- Sales Rank: #6428899 (See Top 100 Books)
The new fourth edition of Principles of Business Information Systems features new cases, new questions and assignments and the latest technologies, whilst retaining its comprehensive coverage of Information Systems issues. It also boasts a wealth of real world examples from a broad range of countries and updated coverage of IT and technological issues, making it perfect for courses that prepare students for the modern corporate world.
Cover Brief Contents Contents Preface Changes to the Fourth Edition Structure of the Text About the Authors Part 1: Overview Chapter 1: An Introduction to Information Systems Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Information Systems? 1.1 What Is an Information System? 1.2 Business Information Systems 1.3 Systems Development 1.4 Information Systems in Society, Business and Industry 1.5 Global Challenges in Information Systems Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Boaty McBoatface: The Online Survey That Went Viral Case Two: Health Information Systems in South Africa Case Three: Australian Drones Join the Postal Service Notes Chapter 2: Information Systems in Organizations Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Information Systems in Organizations? 2.1 An Introduction to Organizations 2.2 Competitive Advantage 2.3 Evaluating IS 2.4 Careers in Information Systems Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Nailed It! Instagram and Cloud Computing Ensure Success Case Two: Crosswords and Cybersecurity Case Three: Raining Wine from the Cloud Notes World Views Case: ABAZONG Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd Helps Organizations and Users with Information Security Consultation and Training Awareness Part 2: Information Technology Concepts Chapter 3: Hardware: Input, Processing, Output and Storage Devices Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Hardware? 3.1 Computer Systems: Integrating the Power of Technology 3.2 Processing and Memory Devices: Power, Speed and Capacity 3.3 Secondary Storage 3.4 Input and Output Devices: The Gateway to Computer Systems 3.5 Computer System Types 3.6 Green Computing Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Moore's Law about to Be Overturned Case Two: Sen.Se Is Helping to Create the Internet of Things Case Three: The E30 Computer Notes Chapter 4: Software: Systems and Application Software Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Systems and Application Software? 4.1 An Overview of Software 4.2 Systems Software 4.3 Application Software 4.4 Programming Languages 4.5 Software Issues and Trends Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Software Cuts Legal Costs Case Two: Ready. Steady. Go! Case Three: Software Error Dooms Spacecraft Notes Chapter 5: Organizing and Storing Data Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Organizing Data? 5.1 Data Management and Data Modelling 5.2 Database Management Systems 5.3 Database Applications Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Click Here to Reset Your Password Case Two: Machine Learning: How Many Books Have You Read? Case Three: Protect Your Data: Life Is Valuable Notes Chapter 6: Computer Networks Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Computer Networks? 6.1 Telecommunications 6.2 Networks and Distributed Processing 6.3 The Internet 6.4 Internet Applications 6.5 Intranets and Extranets 6.5 The Internet of Things Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Instant Messaging Is Easier to Secure Than Email Case Two: Anatomy of a Hack Case Three: Digital Cartography Gets It Wrong Notes World Views Case: IT Purchase Decisions: What Should You Buy? Part 3: Business Information Systems Chapter 7: Operational Systems Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Operational Systems? 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Enterprise Resource Planning 7.3 Transaction Processing Systems 7.4 Traditional Transaction Processing Applications 7.5 Electronic and Mobile Commerce 7.6 Production and Supply Chain Management 7.7 Customer Relationship Management and Sales Ordering 7.8 Financial and Managerial Accounting 7.9 International Issues Associated with Operational Systems Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Non-Linear Presentations Case Two: When Stock Becomes a Liability Case Three: Netflix Analytics Creates Content That We'll Watch Notes Chapter 8: Management Information and Decision Support Systems Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems? 8.1 Decision Making and Problem Solving 8.2 An Overview of Management Information Systems 8.3 Functional MIS 8.4 Decision Support Systems 8.5 Group Support Systems 8.6 Executive Support Systems Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Smart Meters Capture Big Data For Energy Decisions Case Two: Taking Designs into the Next Dimension Case Three: Using Agent Modelling as a Decision Support Tool Notes Chapter 9: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems? 9.1 Knowledge Management Systems 9.2 Artificial Intelligence 9.3 Expert Systems 9.4 Virtual Reality Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: A 'Soft' Octopus Robot Case Two: 360 Degrees Video Makes Virtual Reality Accessible Case Three: Game-Show-Winning AI Now Diagnoses Rare Diseases Notes Chapter 10: Pervasive Computing Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Pervasive Computing? 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Wireless Internet Access 10.3 Mobile Devices 10.4 Computer Supported Cooperative Work 10.5 More Applications of Electronic and Mobile Commerce Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Someone to Share a Journey With Case Two: Kids Finally Get a Real Magic Wand at Disney Case Three: Let's Play and Become Famous Notes World Views Case: Information Systems at Damelin, South Africa Part 4: Systems Development Chapter 11: Systems Analysis Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Systems Analysis? 11.1 An Overview of Systems Development 11.2 Systems Development Lifecycles 11.3 Factors Affecting System Development Success 11.4 Systems Investigation 11.5 Systems Analysis Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Hackathon Culture Case Two: Failover from Amazon Case Three: The Internet of Bananas 1.0 Notes Chapter 12: Systems Design and Implementation Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Systems Design and Implementation? 12.1 Systems Design 12.2 Systems Implementation 12.3 Systems Operation and Maintenance 12.4 Systems Review Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Open-Source Project Aims to Create Artificial Life Case Two: Build Your Own Robot Case Three: GitHub Notes World Views Case: Systems Development at Damelin, South Africa Part 5: Information Systems in Business and Society Chapter 13: Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Information Systems Principles Learning Objectives Why Learn about Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Info? 13.1 Computer Waste and Mistakes 13.2 Computer Crime 13.3 Preventing Computer-Related Crime 13.4 Privacy 13.5 Relevant Laws Governing Use of Technology 13.6 The Work Environment 13.7 Ethical Issues in Information Systems Summary Self-Assessment Test Review Questions Discussion Questions Web Exercises Case One: Open-Access Pirates Case Two: The Encryption Row Is Back Case Three: On Patrol with the Love Police Notes World Views Case: Facebook: A Platform for Cyberbullying and Cyber Racism or Not? Answers to Self-Assessment Tests Glossary Index Credits
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