Principles of Information Systems 8th Edition (English, Paperback, George Reynolds, Ralph Stair) (9788131503201)

“Built on the successful framework of previous editions, the eagerly anticipated eighth edition of Principles of Information Systems has been heavily revised and reorganized and now offers a streamlined text that covers the most up-to-date and relevant topics of information technology. The overall vision, framework, and pedagogy that made the previous editions so popular has been retained, making this a highly comprehensive IS text. Accomplished authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds continue to expose their readers to clear learning objectives that are reinforced by timely, real-world business examples and hands-on activities. Regardless of their major, students can use this book to understand and practice fundamental IS principles so that they can function more efficiently and effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders.”

Key Features

• Offers a streamlined text that covers the most up-to-date and relevant topics of information technology
• INtegrates real-world examples in the updated chapter-opening vignettes, business examples, special interest boxes and cases
• Information System at Work provide real-world examples and are parterned with discussion question and critical thinking questions to engage students and encourage class discussions

Table of Contents

• Part I: Overview

• • 1. An Introduction to Information Systems
  • 2. Information Systems in Organizations

Part II: Information Technology Concepts

• • 3. Hardware: INput, Processing and Output Devices
  • 4. Software: Systems and Application Software
  • 5. Organizing Data and Information
  • 6. Telecommunications and Networks
  • 7. the Internet, Intranets and Extranets

Part III: Business Information Systems

• • 8. Electronic and Mobile Commerce
  • 9. Enterprise Systems
  • 10. Information and Decision Support Systems
  • 11. Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

Part IV: Systems Development 12. Systems Development: Investigation and Analysis

• • 13. Systems Development: Design, Implementation, Maintenance and Review

Part V: Information Systems in Business and Society

• 14. Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Information Systems and the Internet