Information System Principles (6th Edition)

Author: (USA) Stair
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Although the technology and strategies of management information systems are changing rapidly, the principles that guide them remain timeless. These principles form the core of this textbook and guide readers throughout each chapter. This book is a comprehensive textbook on information systems that combines academic rigor with practical experience. It not only presents fundamental knowledge in an illustrated manner but also provides insights and lessons from management information systems. It is suitable as a textbook and teaching reference for related majors in higher education institutions. Features of the Book · Each chapter clearly outlines the principles to be discussed and learning objectives at the beginning · Focuses on the impacts of globalization in information systems, with "Global Cases" contributed by experts and scholars outside the United States · Offers practical opportunities, including the "Principles in Practice", as well as numerous self-assessment questions, review questions, discussion questions, case study questions, group activities, and Web exercises · Discusses relevant ethical and social issues in each chapter, with a dedicated chapter on security, privacy, and ethics in information systems and the Internet ML Programming Tutorial. This textbook describes information systems from a management perspective. It does not delve too deeply into technical implementation but rather explores the role of information systems in businesses and organizations, and provides detailed explanations of the fundamental concepts of computers and information systems that managers need to understand. Although the book covers a wide range of topics, the author is fully aware of the fact that information technology is constantly evolving. Therefore, it emphasizes the principles of information systems and uses numerous cases to deepen readers' understanding and application of these principles. This book is suitable for business students, as a textbook for information management majors, MBA programs, and other management-related disciplines. It is also an excellent reference book for managers at all levels and in various fields to learn about information management.