E-Book, Englisch, 480 Seiten
Mallach Information Systems
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4822-2371-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
What Every Business Student Needs to Know
E-Book, Englisch, 480 Seiten
Reihe: Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing
ISBN: 978-1-4822-2371-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Having the right information systems is vital to business success. And understanding how information systems make companies successful may be the most important professional skill a businessperson can have in the 21st century. With that in mind, this book covers organizational use of information systems so that readers will be equipped to make the right decisions for their organizations.
- Part I covers general concepts that will be helpful throughout your study of information systems.
- Part II discusses IT: the technology foundations of information systems. It fills the gaps that everyone has when they learn through experience.
- Part III details the nitty-gritty of how real companies use real information systems to get the benefits you read about in Section 1.1.
- Part IV examines issues involved in selecting, developing and managing information systems.
The book includes lists of key take-aways at the beginning of each chapter, Where you fit in paragraphs that explain the importance of particular topics throughout, and end-of chapter summaries, review questions, and discussion questions. It also contains a running case study and two mini-cases at the end of each chapter that demonstrate how the subject of that chapter plays out in the real world. These features and more prepare students to become leaders in their chosen field.
Zielgruppe
Business students taking information systems courses
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
PART I: ABOUT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Why Information Systems Matter in Business: And to You
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Value of Information
Systems and Information Systems
What Is Information, Really?
Legal and Ethical Information Use
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Case 1: Trusting A Spreadsheet Too Much
Questions
Case 2: Swissquote
Questions
References
Role of Information Systems in Business
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
A Perspective On Information Systems
Competitive Strategies
Five Basic Competitive Forces
Value Chain
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates Case
Questions
Case 1: Using Social Media to Compete
Questions
Case 2: Pharmacy Processes
Questions
References
PART II: TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Information Systems Hardware
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Computer Structure
Switches: The Basic Hardware Building Blocks
Computer System Components
Computer Categories
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: The Green Grid Measures Energy Efficiency
Questions
Case 2: Meltin’Pot Deploys Blade Servers
Questions
References
Information Systems Software
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Software Concepts
System Software
Application Software
Software Licensing
Embedded Software
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 2: Rescuing Food
Questions
References
Data, Databases, and Database Management
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
The Database Concept
Operational Databases
Databases for Decision Making
Database Management Systems
Database Security
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: Netflix Moves to Cassandra
Questions
Case 2: Mapping Aleppo
Questions
References
Information Networks
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Communication Links And Networks
Communication Links And Devices
Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks And The Internet
Internet Applications
Network Security
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: Connecting Remote Areas in Michigan
Questions
Case 2: Helping Mothers Have Healthy Babies in Ghana
Questions
References
PART III: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT WORK
Integrating the Organization
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
History: Information Silos
Functional Information Systems
Transaction Processing
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Enterprise Application Integration
Intranets
Integrating Society
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: City Of Edinburgh Modernizes
Questions
Case 2: Serenic Accounting Software
Questions
References
Connecting with Customers and Suppliers
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
E-Business And E-Commerce
Customer Relationship Management
Connecting Through Social Networks
Supply Chain Management
Extranets
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: AliMed EDI
Questions
Case 2: The Risky Supply Chain
Questions
References
Making Better Decisions
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Decision-Making Concepts
Model-Driven Decisions
Data-Driven Decisions
Group Decisions
Dashboards
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: Predictive Analytics And Yogurt
Questions
Case 2: Data Warehousing At Volvo
Questions
References
PART IV: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Planning and Selecting Information Systems
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
The Information Systems Steering Committee
Setting Priorities
Make Or Buy?
Selecting Software
After the Contract Is Signed
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: Muddle Through or Replace?
Questions
Case 2: Planning for Data Growth
Questions
References
Developing Information Systems
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Overview Of Software Development
The System Development Life Cycle Approach
Other System Development Approaches
Managing The Development Process
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
Case 1: The Gendarmes Move to Linux
Questions
Case 2: Moody’s And Aaron’s Go Agile
Questions
References
Managing Information Systems
Chapter Outline
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter Take-Aways
Linking Strategy
Information Systems Department
Information Systems Jobs And Careers
Managing Information Systems Security
Key Point Recap
Key Terms
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Springfield Metro Medical Associates
Questions
CASE 1: Underwater Data Centers: Should You Worry?
Questions
CASE 2: Snoops on The Inside
Questions
References
Index
