Information System Design Principles and Applications

Author: Liu Lu
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Publish Date: 1995-03-01
Features: This book is a professional textbook for Management Information Systems (MIS) used in the field of MIS. It starts with the practical needs of cultivating information system developers, with the first half focusing on principles and methods. It first introduces the basic concepts of information systems, various development methodologies for information systems, particularly the structured life cycle method, prototyping method, and object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) method. It also elaborates on the security and protection issues of information systems and introduces the indicator systems and methods for evaluating information systems. The second half of the book takes the latest advancements in practical applications of the MIS discipline as the main thread, introducing computer networks, electronic data interchange (EDI) systems, modern production management methods such as MRPE and software, decision support systems (DSS), group decision support systems (GDSS), and expert systems. Finally, it provides three teaching cases. Each chapter includes review questions and references. The book features up-to-date content, clear focus, and strong practicality. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in Management Information Systems or Economic Information Management, as well as a reference book for professionals engaged in information system development or economic information management.