Business Information Systems, 5th edn - Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley, Simon Hickie

Business Information Systems, 5th edn

Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business
Buch | Softcover
704 Seiten
2014 | 5th edition
Pearson Education Limited (Verlag)
978-0-273-73645-5 (ISBN)
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In order to run a successful business, today’s manager needs to combine business skills with an understanding of information systems and the opportunities and benefits that they bring to an organisation. Starting from basic concepts, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:



understanding the technology of business information systems;
choosing the right information system for an organisation;
developing and managing an efficient business information system;
employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals.

 

Taking a problem-solving approach, Business Information Systems looks at information systems theory within the context of the most recent business and technological advances. This thoroughly revised new edition has updated and expanded coverage of contemporary key topics such as:



Web 2.0
enterprise systems
implementation and design of IS strategy
outsourcing

 

Business Information Systems does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT, and new concepts are simply defined. New business examples, case studies and web links are fully integrated throughout, illustrating the relevance and impact of information systems in today’s business environment. In addition there are a wealth of questions and exercises both in the book and online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/bis enabling students to test their understanding of key topics and issues.

 

This book is ideal for students on any courses related to business information systems or management information systems at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

 

About the authors

Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University.

 

Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy. 

 

 

Simon   Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.

Andrew Greasley lectures in Information Systems, Operations Management and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School, Aston University.     Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a wide variety of institutions, including universities, colleges and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training and consultancy.      Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in business information systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the management information systems field in a variety of roles including progammer, project manager and trainer. His particular interests lie in the areas of information systems in SMEs, change management and strategic information systems management.

Preface  

Guided tour

Plan of the book  

About the authors  

Acknowledgements  

Publisher’s acknowledgements  

 

Part 1   INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 

1 Basic concepts – understanding information 

Links to other chapters   

Learning outcomes / Management issues

Introduction  

Data and information

Creating information

Qualities of information  

Case study 1.1: Technology sponsors a complementary form of capitalism

The business environment

Managerial decision making   

Case study 1.2: Dealing with the data deluge   

Focus on knowledge management  

Summary   

Exercises   

References / Further reading / Web links  

 

2 Basic concepts – an introduction to business information systems

Links to other chapters   

Learning outcomes / Management issues  

Introduction  

Introduction to systems

Different types of systems

Business information systems

Resources that support BIS

Categories of business information system

E-business systems

Enterprise systems

BIS and strategic advantage

Case study 2.1: PayPal eyes in-store retail customers

Mini case study: Capital One develops information leadership

Case study 2.2: Corporate IT falling short of potential

Summary   

Exercises   

References / Further reading / Web links  

 

3 Hardware and software

Links to other chapters   

Learning outcomes / Management issues

Introduction  

Components of a computer system 

Major categories of computers  

Types of microcomputers  

Input devices 

Case study 3.1: Mainframes are thriving in a cloud world

Mini case study: Optical mark recognition  

Case study 3.2: Hertz reaps virtualisation rewards

Case study 3.3: Business life – Rise of the paperless meeting

Case study 3.4: Cloud is silver lining for German online bank Fidor

Output devices

Focus on printers   

Storage devices

Processors   

Categories of software

Document production software

Graphics packages

Spreadsheets

Management applications of productivity software  

Multimedia software

Software for using the Internet

Focus on software distribution models

Summary   

Exercises   

References / Further reading / Web links

 

4 Databases and business intelligence

Links to other chapters   

Learning outcomes / Management issues  

Introduction  

Databases

Business intelligence

Data warehouses

Case study 4.1: Big data put under the spotlight as never before

Case study 4.2: Making business intelligence work

Business analytics

Case study 4.3: After 160 years, the value of maps is starting to be appreciated

Mini case study: How to get rid of ‘devil customers’   

Mini case study: Using GIS to identify road traffic accident locations

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Erscheint lt. Verlag 18.12.2014
Verlagsort Harlow
Sprache englisch
Maße 194 x 264 mm
Gewicht 1626 g
Themenwelt Mathematik / Informatik Mathematik Finanz- / Wirtschaftsmathematik
Wirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft / Management Marketing / Vertrieb
ISBN-10 0-273-73645-0 / 0273736450
ISBN-13 978-0-273-73645-5 / 9780273736455
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