Business Information Systems by Paul Beynon-Davies
Written by a highly experienced lecturer and researcher, this will be essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking modules in information management systems in business.
Message to Students.- Message to Lecturers.- About the Book.- Guided Tour of the Book.- 1. Introduction: The Domain of Business Information Systems.- PART I: KEY CONCEPTS.- 2. Organisations and Systems.- 3. Data, Information and Knowledge.- 4. Information Systems and Organisational Infrastructure.- PART II: UNDERSTANDING ICT.- 5. Communication Infrastructure.- 6. ICT Systems Infrastructure.- PART III: APPLYING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO BUSINESS.- 7. The Business Environment.- 8. Electronic Business, Electronic Commerce and Electronic Government.- 9. Assessing the Use and Impact of Information Systems.- PART IV: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS.- 10. Planning, Strategy and Management.- 11. Services, Projects and Operations.- 12. Information Systems Development.- 13. Conclusion: Successful Informatics Practice.- Case Studies.- Bibliography.- Glossary.- Index.