Management of Western European Enterprises and the Integration of Information Processing Systems

Author: Shi Xiaobing
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Based on the process of informatization construction in Western Europe, the current methods, levels of enterprise software development, and the author's extensive practical experience in Western Europe, this book is specifically dedicated to introducing the integration of enterprise management and information processing. The book explains the basic concepts of information; the sources, communication, and cross-interactions of various types of information within enterprises, which are highly complex. It illustrates that only by grasping the fundamental concepts of information application can one correctly design and develop information automation systems and effectively serve corporate operational goals. The book also covers the integration of corporate operations, strategies, and information systems, proposing that one must master the business strategy trends of collaborative enterprises and fully utilize the most valuable asset in the enterprise—information—to formulate effective strategy plans and software development projects. Additionally, the book introduces the various stages of information system establishment and development, types of software development, methods of software development, and the basic principles of overall design.