For undergraduate Introductory Management Information Systems courses. Help Your Students Succeed in the Most Important Course They'll TakeAs technology continues to change the way organizations do business, knowledge of MIS is critical. Using MIS shows students how organizations use information systems to solve business problems every day. Illustrative cases, exercises, projects, and other aids ensure your students connect concepts to everyday life. Unique guides in each chapter highlight themes in ethics, security, and other timely topics. The 2026? feature hypothesizes how the concepts, technology, and systems will change over the next decade to help students anticipate changes in technology and think about how those affect business. Every year brings important new technology to organizations and the Ninth Edition reflects these trends, providing the latest MIS content available, keeping your students up to date and knowledgeable on how to apply emerging technologies to better achieve their organizations' strategies. MyMISLab (TM) not included. Students, if MyMISLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyMISLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.MyMISLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.