The ultimate textbook in Business Information Systems for future Managers Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th Edition by Bocij, Greasley, and Hickie is a leading text that will help you understand the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment.
Written in a language that is easy to follow, this text does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT and is ideal for students attending courses related to Business Information Systems and Management Information Systems at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.
Starting from basic concepts this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:
understanding the technology of Business Information Systems choosing the right Information System for an organisation developing and managing an efficient Business Information System employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals
Taking a problem-solving approach, this thoroughly revised edition defines new concepts and studies the theory of information systems according to the most recent business and technological advances, covering contemporary key topics such as:
Big Data Analytics Cloud Computing Industry 4.0 Internet of Things
With new business examples, case studies, and web links fully integrated throughout, this must-have guide will provide you with all the tools you need to understand the opportunities and benefits Information Systems bring to an organisation and successfully run a business.
Preface Plan of the book About the authors Authors' acknowledgements
Publisher's acknowledgements PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Chapter 1 Basic concepts understanding information
Chapter 2 Basic concepts: an introduction to business information systems
Chapter 3 Hardware and software
Chapter 4 Databases and analytics
Chapter 5 Networks, telecommunications and the Internet
Chapter 6 Enterprise and functional BIS
PART 2 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 7 An introduction to acquiring and developing BIS
Chapter 8 Initiating systems development
Chapter 9 BIS project management
Chapter 10 Systems analysis
Chapter 11 Systems design
Chapter 12 System build, implementation and maintenance: change management
PART 3 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Chapter 13 Information systems strategy
Chapter 14 Information systems management
Chapter 15 Managing information security
Chapter 16 End-user computing providing end-user services
Chapter 17 Ethical, legal and moral constraints on information systems
Glossary Index
Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a variety of institutions, including universities, colleges, and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training, and consultancy.
Andrew Greasley is a lecturer of Information Systems, Operations Management, and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School.
Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in Business Information Systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the Management Information Systems field in a variety of roles, including programmer, project manager, and trainer.
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