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Principles of Business Information Systems, 5th Edition

Ralph Stair, George Reynolds, Thomas Chesney, Marié Hattingh

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Overview

The new fifth edition of Principles of Business Information Systems features new cases, new questions and assignments and the latest technologies, whilst retaining its comprehensive coverage of Information Systems issues. It also boasts a wealth of real-world examples from a broad range of countries and updated coverage of IT and technological issues, making it perfect for courses that prepare students for the modern corporate world.

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Ralph Stair

Ralph Stair has taught information systems at many universities throughout his academic career, including Florida State University, the University of New Orleans, the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. He earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University, an M.B.A. from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. A well-respected author, esteemed researcher and leading educator, he has published numerous articles and popular textbooks, including Succeeding with Technology, Programming in Basic, and more.

George Reynolds

George Reynolds taught information systems at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University (Ohio), Miami University (Ohio), the College of Mount St. Joseph, and Strayer University. Professor Reynolds authored more than two dozen popular textbooks addressing various aspects of today’s information technology and business.

Thomas Chesney

Thomas Chesney is Professor of Computational Social Science at Nottingham University Business School, UK where he studies the behaviour of networked individuals. His work has appeared in the Information Systems Journal and Decision Support Systems.

Marié Hattingh

Marié Hattingh is an Associate Professor of Informatics at the University of Pretoria where she coordinates the capstone project and lectures on research methodologies at postgraduate level. She has published several papers on systems analysis and design pedagogy and community informatics. Marié has a PhD in Informatics from the University of Pretoria, a MMil in Technology, BMil Hons in Technology and BMil (BSc) from Stellenbosch University. She was the joint winner of the Teaching Excellence award of the University of Pretoria in 2020. Marié is the Vice-President of the South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT).

What's New

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Updated coverage on all the latest digital developments in IS (including big data analytics, cloud computing and AI) ensures this new edition remains highly relevant to the students of today.
New discussion questions at the end of chapters give students the chance to apply what they have learnt to real-life concepts.
Case studies have been updated with new references and questions, ensuring students have access to recent examples of information systems being used in practice.

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Teaches students to think like IS professionals - in today's fast-paced business world, IS professionals must operate as internal consultants to all functional areas of an organization.
Provides students with a set of core IS principles enabling them to function more efficiently and effectively as workers, managers, decision-makers , and organizational leaders.
'IS in Action' boxes provide engaging discussions on the latest social and ethical issues in the field.
Real World examples from a broad range of international regions ensure students everywhere can relate the text to their day-to-day experiences.
Principles and learning objectives are clearly aligned and explained at the beginning of each chapter so students know what they will be learning and why.
This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning platform that provides students with all the tools they need to succeed, including an interactive eReader, practice questions, assessment materials, revision aids, and analytics to help you track their progress.

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Part 1: Information Systems in Business and Society
1. Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes and Structure
2. Secure Information Systems
3.Corporate and Individual Accountability: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues

Part 2: Technology Infrastructure
4. Hardware and Software
5. Database Systems and Management
6. Business Intelligence: Big Data and Analytics
7. Networks: An Interconnected World
8. Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things

Part 3: Business Information Systems
9. eCommerce
10. Enterprise Systems
11. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation

Part 4: Planning, Implementing, and Managing Information Systems
12. Strategic Planning and Project Management
13. System Acquisition and Development

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