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Business Information Systems, 5th edn Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business

Bocij, Paul Greasley, Andrew Hickie, Simon
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780273736455
Publisert
2014
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Pearson Education Limited
Vekt
1626 gr
Høyde
264 mm
Bredde
194 mm
Dybde
34 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
704

Forfatter
Bocij, Paul
Greasley, Andrew
Hickie, Simon

Biografisk notat

Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University. Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy. Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.

Business Information Systems, 5th edn Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business

Bocij, Paul Greasley, Andrew Hickie, Simon
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk
Bocij, Paul Greasley, Andrew Hickie, Simon
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk
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In order 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. Taking a problem-solving approach, Business Information Systems looks at information systems theory within the context of the most recent business and technological advances. This thoroughly revised new edition has updated and expanded coverage of contemporary key topics such as: Web 2.0 enterprise systems implementation and design of IS strategy outsourcing Business Information Systems does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT, and new concepts are simply defined. New business examples, case studies and web links are fully integrated throughout, illustrating the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment. In addition there are a wealth of questions and exercises both in the book and online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/bis enabling students to test their understanding of key topics and issues. This book is ideal for students on any courses related to business information systems or management information systems at undergraduate or postgraduate level. About the authors Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University. Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy. Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.
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Preface Guided tour Plan of the book About the authors Acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements Part 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1 Basic concepts - understanding information Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Data and information Creating information Qualities of information Case study 1.1: Technology sponsors a complementary form of capitalism The business environment Managerial decision making Case study 1.2: Dealing with the data deluge Focus on knowledge management Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 2 Basic concepts - an introduction to business information systems Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Introduction to systems Different types of systems Business information systems Resources that support BIS Categories of business information system E-business systems Enterprise systems BIS and strategic advantage Case study 2.1: PayPal eyes in-store retail customers Mini case study: Capital One develops information leadership Case study 2.2: Corporate IT falling short of potential Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 3 Hardware and software Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Components of a computer system Major categories of computers Types of microcomputers Input devices Case study 3.1: Mainframes are thriving in a cloud world Mini case study: Optical mark recognition Case study 3.2: Hertz reaps virtualisation rewards Case study 3.3: Business life - Rise of the paperless meeting Case study 3.4: Cloud is silver lining for German online bank Fidor Output devices Focus on printers Storage devices Processors Categories of software Document production software Graphics packages Spreadsheets Management applications of productivity software Multimedia software Software for using the Internet Focus on software distribution models Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 4 Databases and business intelligence Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Databases Business intelligence Data warehouses Case study 4.1: Big data put under the spotlight as never before Case study 4.2: Making business intelligence work Business analytics Case study 4.3: After 160 years, the value of maps is starting to be appreciated Mini case study: How to get rid of 'devil customers' Mini case study: Using GIS to identify road traffic accident locations <
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In order 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. Taking a problem-solving approach, Business Information Systems looks at information systems theory within the context of the most recent business and technological advances. This thoroughly revised new edition has updated and expanded coverage of contemporary key topics such as: Web 2.0 enterprise systems implementation and design of IS strategy outsourcing Business Information Systems does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT, and new concepts are simply defined. New business examples, case studies and web links are fully integrated throughout, illustrating the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment. In addition there are a wealth of questions and exercises both in the book and online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/bis enabling students to test their understanding of key topics and issues. This book is ideal for students on any courses related to business information systems or management information systems at undergraduate or postgraduate level. About the authors Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University. Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy. Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.
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Preface Guided tour Plan of the book About the authors Acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements Part 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1 Basic concepts - understanding information Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Data and information Creating information Qualities of information Case study 1.1: Technology sponsors a complementary form of capitalism The business environment Managerial decision making Case study 1.2: Dealing with the data deluge Focus on knowledge management Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 2 Basic concepts - an introduction to business information systems Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Introduction to systems Different types of systems Business information systems Resources that support BIS Categories of business information system E-business systems Enterprise systems BIS and strategic advantage Case study 2.1: PayPal eyes in-store retail customers Mini case study: Capital One develops information leadership Case study 2.2: Corporate IT falling short of potential Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 3 Hardware and software Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Components of a computer system Major categories of computers Types of microcomputers Input devices Case study 3.1: Mainframes are thriving in a cloud world Mini case study: Optical mark recognition Case study 3.2: Hertz reaps virtualisation rewards Case study 3.3: Business life - Rise of the paperless meeting Case study 3.4: Cloud is silver lining for German online bank Fidor Output devices Focus on printers Storage devices Processors Categories of software Document production software Graphics packages Spreadsheets Management applications of productivity software Multimedia software Software for using the Internet Focus on software distribution models Summary Exercises References / Further reading / Web links 4 Databases and business intelligence Links to other chapters Learning outcomes / Management issues Introduction Databases Business intelligence Data warehouses Case study 4.1: Big data put under the spotlight as never before Case study 4.2: Making business intelligence work Business analytics Case study 4.3: After 160 years, the value of maps is starting to be appreciated Mini case study: How to get rid of 'devil customers' Mini case study: Using GIS to identify road traffic accident locations <
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780273736455
Publisert
2014
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Pearson Education Limited
Vekt
1626 gr
Høyde
264 mm
Bredde
194 mm
Dybde
34 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
704

Forfatter
Bocij, Paul
Greasley, Andrew
Hickie, Simon

Biografisk notat

Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University. Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy. Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.

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