In previous ed. James O'Brian is named as first author.
Module I. Foundation Concepts --; 1. Foundations of Information Systems in Business --; 2. Competing with Information Technology --; Module II. Information Technologies --; 3. Computer Hardware --; 4. Computer Software --; 5. Data Resource Management --; 6. Telecommunications and Networks --; Module III. e-Business Applications --; 7. e-Business Systems --; 8. Business Across the Enterprise --; 9. e-Commerce Systems --; 10. Supporting Decision Making --; Module IV. Development Processes --; 11. Business/IT Strategies for Development --; 12. Implementing Business/IT Solutions --; Module V. Management Challenges --; 13. Security and Ethical Challenges --; 14. Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology.
This title reflects the contemporary use of enterprise-wide business systems. It focuses on teaching the future manager the potential effect on business of the most current IT technologies such as the Internet, intranets, and extranets for enterprise collaboration and how IT contributes to competitive advantage.