Management information systems

Recommended by: Kallol Das

Summary: This book helps students to master use and manage information technologies to revitalize business processes, develop new products and services, improve decision making and achieve competitive advantage. Presenting fundamentals of information systems through a managerial perspective, explaining how technologies such as databases, networks and systems development are being used by corporate enterprises to improve performance. The revised 11th edition is specially designed with up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and essential role of Internet technologies in providing a platform for business, commerce and collaboration processes among all business stakeholders. It is packed with real-world cases, in-depth examples, emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, business analytics, IoT, etc., illustrating how businesses and organizations employ concepts to gain competitive advantage. Salient features: Exclusive real-world cases and examples from businesses and organizations such as Flipkart, Bajaj finance, HDFC Bank, mobile Banking, NIIT, uti mutual funds, zapak, mdh, etc. Four-area information systems framework: Foundation concepts, business applications, information Technology infrastructure and development and security challenges special emphasis on critical issues around information systems like data security, privacy and ethical use of information special emphasis on the strategic role of information systems in governance and its importance regarding Cyber Security.

Contents:

MODULE I Foundation Concepts
1.Foundations of Information Systems in Business
Section I Foundation Concepts: Information Systems in Business
Section II Foundation Concepts: The Components of Information Systems
2.Competing with Information Technology
Section I Fundamentals of Strategic Advantage
Section II Using Information Technology for Strategic Advantage
MODULE II Information Technologies
3.Computer Hardware
Section I Computer Systems: End User and Enterprise Computing
Section II Computer Peripherals: Input, Output, and Storage Technologies
4.Computer Software
Section I Application Software: End-User Applications
Section II System Software: Computer System Management
5.Data Resource Management
Section I Technical Foundations of Database Management
Section II Managing Data Resources
6.Telecommunications and Networks
Section I The Networked Enterprise
Section II Telecommunications Network Alternatives
MODULE III Business Applications
7.E-Business Systems
Section I e-Business Systems
Section II Functional Business Systems
8.Enterprise Business Systems
Section I Getting All the Geese Lined Up: Managing at the Enterprise Level
Section II Enterprise Resource Planning: The Business Backbone
Section III Supply Chain Management: The Business Network
9.E-Commerce Systems
Section I e-Commerce Fundamentals
Section II e-Commerce Applications and Issues
10. Supporting Decision Making
Section I Decision Support in Business
Section II Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Business
MODULE IV Development Processes
11. Developing Business/IT Strategies
Section I Planning Fundamentals
Section II Implementation Challenges
12.Developing Business/IT Solutions
Section I Developing Business Systems
Section II Implementing Business Systems
MODULE V Management Challenges
13.Security and Ethical Challenges
Section I Security, Ethical, and Societal Challenges of IT
Section II Security Management of Information Technology
14.Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology
Section I Managing Information Technology
Section II Managing Global IT