Management information systems (7th ed )

The benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O'Brien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalize the explanation.

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: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 7 Electronic Business Systems 8 Enterprise Business Systems 9 Electronic Commerce Systems 10 Decision Support Systems Module IV: DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES 11 Developing Business/IT Strategies 12 Developing Business/IT Solutions Module V: MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES 13 Security and Ethical Challenges 14 Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology