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Klappentext A focused delivery on information systemsFeaturing the model "learn-do-reflect", this invaluable book offers a focused treatment of information systems topics. Packed with engaging exercises throughout the book to enhance your learning, the book aims at looking at how information is analyzed, used for competitive advantage, stored, and more. Each chapter serves as a short, focused examination of the covered topic and includes activities to drive home the material. Also included is an online instructor's web site that provides extensive support to teach with this approach.* Offers a focused look at information systems and how information is analyzed, used for competitive advantage, and stored* Includes helpful exercises in each chapter that drill down the lessons learned* Reflects the "learn-do-reflect" teaching model* Features an instructor's web site that provides extensive supportThis valuable book offers a practical approach to learning the capabilities and potential of information systems. Zusammenfassung Belanger & Van Slyke's Information Systems: A Practical Introduction offers a "learner-centered" approach featuring the model "learn-do-reflect. " The chapters provide very short, focused treatment of the topics and then offer engaging activities for every topic. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xvSECTION I INTRODUCTION1 The Value of Information 12 Introduction to Information Systems 133 Evaluating Information 334 Gaining Strategic Value from Information 51SECTION II MANAGING INFORMATION5 Storing and Organizing Information 756 Analyzing Information for Business Decision-Making 917 Transmitting Information 1138 Securing Information 1439 Protecting the Confidentiality and Privacy of Information 181SECTION III USING INFORMATION10 Developing Information Systems 20711 Information-Based Business Process 23512 Enterprise Information Systems 25113 Information for Electronic Business 27914 Information and Knowledge for Business Decision Making 309Online In-Depth Guides (posted at the Instructor and Student Companion Sites: www.wiley.com/college/belanger)1. Hardware2. Software3. Networking Basics4. Advanced database concepts5. Spreadsheets6. Funding information systems7. Managing projects8. Advanced security privacy and risk management...
