Management Information System (with CD-ROM)

Author: Teng Jiadong
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Standard textbook for public basic courses in economics and management majors in higher education institutions. Management Information Systems (MIS) are important tools for effective management, correct decision-making, and achieving modernization of management. As an emerging discipline, MIS integrates concepts and methods from many fields such as management science and engineering, computer science, economic theory, statistics, and operations research, forming a unique system and domain. The purpose of this book is to enable learners to understand the basic concepts and knowledge of MIS, establish systematic thinking, examine, consider, and handle organizational problems from the perspective of information systems, and preliminarily master the methods of analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating MIS. It also emphasizes the crucial role of human and social factors in the development of MIS. This book does not require learners to have professional knowledge of information technology and systems; it is suitable for undergraduate students of all majors to understand and master MIS and related content. The book strives for simplicity and clarity in its explanations, and the content of technical chapters can be selectively studied by students who have no prior knowledge in this area.