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Introduction to Information Systems, 13/e

James A. O'Brien, Northern Arizona University
George M. Marakas, University of Kansas

ISBN: 0073043559
Copyright year: 2007

Table of Contents



Module I: FOUNDATION CONCEPTS
1     Foundations of Information Systems in Business
           SECTION I: Foundation Concepts: Information Systems in Business
           SECTION II: Foundation Concepts: The Components of Information Systems

2     Competing With Information Technology
           SECTION I: Fundamentals of Strategic Advantage
           SECTION II: Using Information Technology for Strategic Advantage

Module II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
3     Computer Hardware
           SECTION I: Computer Systems: End User and Enterprise Computing
           SECTION II: Computer Peripherals: Input, Output, and Storage Technologies

4     Computer Software
           SECTION I: Application Software: End User Applications
           SECTION II: System Software: Computer System Management

5     Data Resource Management
           SECTION I: Technical Foundations of Database Management
           SECTION II: Managing Data Resources

6     Telecommunications and Networks
           SECTION I: The Networked Enterprise
           SECTION II: Telecommunications Network Alternatives

Module III: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
7     Electronic Business Systems
           SECTION I: Enterprise Business Systems
           SECTION II: Functional Business Systems

8     Electronic Commerce Systems
           SECTION I: Electronic Commerce Fundamentals
           SECTION II: e-Commerce Applications and Issues

9     Decision Support Systems
           SECTION I: Decision Support in Business
           SECTION II: Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Business

Module IV: DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
10    Developing Business/IT Solutions
           SECTION I: Developing Business Systems
           SECTION II: Implementing Business Systems

Module V: MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
11    Security and Ethical Challenges
           SECTION I: Security, Ethical, and Societal Challenges of IT
           SECTION II: Security Management of Information Technology

12    Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology
           SECTION I: Managing Information Technology
           SECTION II: Managing Global IT

Review Quiz Answers
Selected References
Glossary for Business Professionals
Name Index
Company Index
Subject Index


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