Management Information Systems: for the Information Age, 2/e
Stephen Haag,
University of Denver Maeve Cummings,
Pittsburg State University Donald J. McCubbrey,
University of Denver Alain Pinsonneault,
McGill University Richard Donovan,
McGill University
ISBN: 0070911207 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
Balance of Canadian, American, and International Material In proportions of 35% Canadian, 15% American, and 50% international, the Second Canadian Edition of Management Information Systems for the Information Age accurately represents the ongoing trend towards international business in the information age, but from a Canadian perspective. Including up-to-date Canadian and international Industry Perspectives and Global Perspectives, as well as opening and closing Case Studies, students will read about MIS in the real world, learning about applications in companies both new and familiar to them.
New and Revised Content Responding to a market need for more technological coverage, the Second Canadian Edition includes a new chapter on IT Infrastructures (Chapter 7), with in-depth discussion of networks, productivity, CRMs, SCMs, and more. As well, acting on reviewer feedback, the former chapters on Preparing for the Future and Emerging Technologies have been melded together into the new capstone chapter, “Emerging Trends and Technologies” (Chapter 9). Additional substantial changes include a radical reworking of Chapters 1 (“The Information Age in Which You Live”), 5 (“Electronic Commerce”), and 8 (“Protecting Information and People”), as well as updating of examples and topical coverage throughout the text.
Extended Learning and Skills Modules Package The Second Canadian Edition of Haag includes six Extended Learning Modules on databases, security and privacy, networking basics, the Internet, hardware and software, and object-oriented technologies. These modules have been heavily reworked from previous editions, and now include self-testing exercises and learning objectives. Additionally, four new Skills Modules, referenced throughout the text, have been added to the CD-ROM accompanying the text. These Skills Modules include hands-on instruction for students interested in Microsoft Excel, Access, HTML, and e-Portfolios. Both the Extended Learning Modules and Skills Modules are self-contained units, and can be easily covered by instructors at any point in their courses, or not at all.
New Design The interior and cover design of the Second Canadian Edition represents a radical departure from any of the previous Canadian or US designs. Moving to a much cleaner, single-column design, with overhauled palette and design of pedagogical boxes, the new Canadian edition is sure to appeal to instructors and students alike.
Integrated Coverage of e-Commerce & Technology throughout e.g e-marketplaces, viral marketing, personalization, eCRM, filing sharing (peer to peer), cyberservices, interactive television, etc.
Learning Tools The Second Canadian Edition of Management Information Systems for the Information Age is filled with robust features to connect core concepts to examples in the real world, facilitate student activities, and otherwise enhance student learning. Each of the following elements has been created and reviewed by instructors in Canada and abroad to create the best learning tools possible for students.
Case Studies Each chapter in the text opens with a real-world Canadian or international case study to introduce the topic, and closes with two case studies that focus application through student discussion questions.
Student Learning Outcomes and Summaries The content of each chapter and module begins with a list of items that students should know or should be able to do upon completing their reading. At the conclusion of each chapter and module, we revisit the student learning outcomes for students to confirm their understanding and knowledge, as well as to prepare for tests and exams.
Perspective Boxes Each chapter contains feature boxes from Industry Perspectives and Global Perspectives, providing students with real-world application of the concepts of MIS in Canada and abroad.
Project Boxes Team Work and On Your Own projects are spread throughout the chapters and modules of the text and CD-ROM to give students hands-on application of the concepts of MIS, whether in groups, or as individual assignments.
Key Terms and Concepts Key terms are bolded within the text and listed at the end of each chapter for easy reference.
Short-Answer Questions These review questions (between 12 and 20 per chapter) cover key topics from the chapter.
Assignments and Exercises At the end of each chapter, these longer student exercises are created to challenge student understanding and enhance critical thinking in a real-world context.
Discussion Questions These sets of review questions cover key concepts of the chapter and can be used to generate classroom discussion or for individual review.
Real HOT Electronic Commerce Each chapter concludes with exercises for students explore the Web and see what’s it’s like to be on each end of Business-to-Consumer electronic commerce. Over 1000 links can be found on the text CD-ROM and Online Learning Centre to provide a starting point for students.
Real HOT Group Projects On the text CD-ROM and Online Learning Centre, students can access Real HOT Group Projects and accompanying data files requiring students to roll up their sleeves and use technology to take advantage of an opportunity or solve a problem.
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