Management Information System (Second Edition)

Author: Zhou Shanfu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: With the advancement of computer technology, the application of computers in business management has become increasingly widespread. This book was written to reflect this trend. The entire book is divided into three parts: Part 1 introduces the development of modernization in business management; the basic models, types, and common mathematical models of management information systems. Part 2 covers the fundamental theories, methods, steps, and usage of various development tools in the system development process; as well as the organizational and maintenance methods after the system is built. Part 3 explores the higher-level development of computer applications in businesses, including decision support systems, expert systems, office automation systems, and computer-integrated systems. Additionally, the second edition of this book further highlights the following features: (1) To meet the needs of liberal arts students to grasp the overall concepts of management information systems and collaborate closely with information system developers, in addition to briefly explaining the basic concepts, development process, and development methods of management information systems, it also supplements the new development trends and content of information systems. (2) To enhance students' hands-on practical skills, using Visual FoxPro, which is commonly offered in universities, as a tool for system and module development and practice, the content of this software is integrated into each chapter of the book. This book is rich in illustrations, comprehensive in content, and easy to understand, making it suitable for students and teachers in economics, management, finance, library science, archives, and journalism, as well as for business leaders, managers, and enterprise information system developers.