Business Information Systems - Analysis, Design, and Application

Author: Curtis et al. [USA]
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Building on the success of the previous three editions, the fourth edition presents how information systems assist in achieving corporate goals in a more accessible manner. The analytical narrative style makes this book more suitable as a textbook for senior undergraduate business majors taking information systems courses or as an advanced elective for computer science majors in information systems. It is also a valuable reference for MBA students and professionals tracking the development of business information systems.
Key Features of the Fourth Edition:
- Expanded and updated content on network and distributed systems, including new developments in Internet applications.
- Added chapter on e-commerce and business applications.
- Emphasized the importance of rational planning models.
- Included content related to information systems management.
- Added new materials on hot topics—data warehousing, data mining, business intelligence, and knowledge management.
- Enhanced discussions on information systems strategy and recent advancements in the "Strategy and Information Systems" chapter.
- Collected cases from the UK, Europe, and more countries worldwide.
- Restructured the "Evolution of Information Systems" chapter to include expanded methods for supporting information systems.
- Focused on practicality as a teaching tool:
- Each chapter includes learning objectives.
- Key terms are highlighted.
- Small cases are provided to help understand important concepts.
- End-of-chapter case studies offer deeper research material.
- Extended case studies are designed with real-world business problems, progressing step-by-step in a flexible and engaging manner.
- Each chapter also includes a review of key points and exercises.
- The accompanying website www.booksite.net offers additional supplementary learning materials.