Selected Readings On Strategic Information Systems

"This book offers research articles on key issues concerning information technology in support of the strategic management of organizations"--Provided by publisher.

"This book presents quality articles focused on key issues concerning technology in business"--Provided by publisher.

"This book offers articles focused on key issues concerning the development, design, and analysis of global IT"--Provided by publisher.

"This book presents quality articles focused on key issues concerning the management and utilization of information technology"--Provided by publisher.

The small business is an often underestimated asset of both the modern economy and the commercial workforce. Those employed by small businesses make up a large percentage of both the U.S. and Canadian populations, and with the internet and other technologies connecting us like never before, the opportunity is present for even the smallest company to reach a global scale. Strategic Utilization of Information Systems in Small Business explores the possibilities not just in expanding a business, but in assisting a business in meeting its full potential, no matter its size. Including a variety of perspectives on what it means to be a small business and how to bring that business to maturity, this book is an essential reference source for small business owners, managers, and employees, as well as students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This publication features chapters on the different aspects of management processes, e-commerce, and e-businesses, including the characteristics of a smart entrepreneur, success vs. failure, longevity, technology adoption, the types of different information systems and how to implement them, data and decision making, theories for investigating small businesses, business strategy, and competitive advantage.

"This book offers research articles focused on key issues concerning the technologies and applications of electronic commerce"--Provided by publisher.