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Business Driven Information Systems

Paige Baltzan, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver
Amy Phillips, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver
Brian Detlor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Feature Summary

Unique Business-First Approach – Following the premise that business initiatives drive technology choices, Baltzan offers a unique business-first approach to the study of Management Information Systems. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports these needs.
International Examples with a Canadian Perspective - The Canadian edition of Baltzan introduces numerous examples reflective of Canadian businesses and industries. Recognizing the global nature of information systems in particular, many international examples have also been included. The Canadian edition also reflects the unique Canadian business/regulatory environment (ie privacy laws).
Integrative Themes - Several integrative themes recur throughout the text - adding relevancy to the material. Themes such as ethics and social responsibility, globalization and achieving a competitive advantage are essential for students to gain a full understanding of the strategies that a business must recognize, formulate and implement.
Current and Solid Theoretical Base. The text relies on current theory and practice of information systems as they relate to the business environment.
Material to Encourage Discussion and Critical Thinking - All chapters contain a diverse selection of case studies and individual and group problem-solving activities as they relate to the use of information technology in business. Three comprehensive cases at the end of each chapter reinforce content. These cases encourage students to consider what concepts have been presented and then apply those concepts to a situation they are likely to find in an organization. Different people in an organization can view the same facts from different points of view and the cases will encourage students to think critical
“Making Business Decisions” Feature - These small scenario-driven projects help students also focus on decision making as they relate to the topical elements in the chapter.
Logical Organization with Strong Pedagogy - Students and faculty praise the organization of Baltzan. Topics flow logically through four sections which frame the content of the chapters. Each chapter offers a comprehensive opening case study, a section explaining the relevance of the topic to business students, an introduction, learning outcomes, closing case studies, key terms, summary of key themes, and making business decision questions. The Plug-Ins, which offer the opportunity to integrate the core chapter content with essential business applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft FrontPage, are available on the Online Learning Centre. Each plug-in uses hands-on Tutorials for comprehension and mastery.

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