Managing And Using Information Systems A Strategic Approach 6th Edition

Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, Sixth Edition, conveys the insights and knowledge MBA students need to become knowledgeable and active participants in information systems decisions. This text is written to help managers begin to form a point of view of how information systems will help, hinder, and create opportunities for their organizations. It is intended to provide a solid foundation of basic concepts relevant to using and managing information.

Managing & Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach provides a solid knowledgebase of basic concepts to help readers become informed, competent participants in Information Systems (IS) decisions. Written for MBA students and general business managers alike, the text explains the fundamental principles and practices required to use and manage information, and illustrates how information systems can create, or obstruct, opportunities within various organizations. This revised and updated seventh edition discusses the business and design processes relevant to IS, and presents a basic framework to connect business strategy, IS strategy, and organizational strategy. Readers are guided through each essential aspect of information Systems, including information architecture and infrastructure, IT security, the business of Information Technology, IS sourcing, project management, business analytics, and relevant IS governance and ethical issues. Detailed chapters contain mini cases, full-length case studies, discussion topics, review questions, supplemental reading links, and a set of managerial concerns related to the topic.

Concepts are presented in clear, non-technical jargon. Presents proven strategies for integrating IT with business strategies to create competitive advantages for organizations. Current readings and Web links bring basic issues up to date with examples of how successful managers implement IT.

Market_Desc: Managers and MIS Professionals. Special Features: · Concepts are presented in clear, non-technical jargon.· Presents proven strategies for integrating IT with business strategies to create competitive advantages for organizations.· Current readings and web links bring basic issues up to date with examples of how successful managers implement IT.· New coverage of management of security and off-shoring.· Added coverage of IT portfolio management. About The Book: This book arms non-technical managers with the insights and knowledge they need to become active participants in information systems decisions. They'll learn how IT relates to the organization, its overall strategy, and the individual; how information is managed in today's organizations; how to recognize opportunities; and how to apply current technologies in new and innovative ways.

Management Information Systems provides comprehensive and integrative coverage of essential new technologies, information system applications, and their impact on business models and managerial decision-making in an exciting and interactive manner. The twelfth edition focuses on the major changes that have been made in information technology over the past two years, and includes new opening, closing, and Interactive Session cases.