Introduction to Information Systems
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Information Systems

  1. 606 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Information Systems

About this book

As digital transformation becomes increasingly central to effective corporate strategy, today's students must learn how information systems provide the foundation for modern business enterprises. Known for its rich Canadian content and focus on active learning, Introduction to Information Systems, Sixth Canadian Edition shows students how they can use IS to help their current or future employers increase profitability, improve customer service, manage daily operations, and drive impact in their markets. This course demonstrates that IS is the backbone of any business, whether a student is majoring in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, production/operations management, or MIS. In short, students will learn how information systems provide the foundation for all modern organizations, whether they are public sector, private sector, for-profit, or not-for-profit.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Analyze the strategic role of information systems in driving organizational success, competitive advantage, and operational efficiency across diverse business functions and sectors.

Insight 2

Evaluate the essential technical components of information systems, including data management, networking, and cloud infrastructure, alongside the critical ethical and security considerations for protecting information resources.

Insight 3

Apply various information system applications, such as enterprise resource planning, e-business, mobile computing, social computing, and artificial intelligence, to address business challenges and support decision-making processes through analytics and system acquisition.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781394164455
Edition
6
Topic
Computer Science
Subtopic
Information Technology
Index
Computer Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Contents
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Systems
  9. Chapter 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems
  10. Chapter 3: Ethics and Privacy
  11. Chapter 4: Information Security and Controls
  12. Chapter 5: Data and Knowledge Management
  13. Chapter 6: Telecommunications and Networking
  14. Chapter 7: E-Business and E-Commerce
  15. Chapter 8: Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce
  16. Chapter 9: Social Computing
  17. Chapter 10: Information Systems within the Organization
  18. Chapter 11: Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management
  19. Chapter 12: Business Analytics
  20. Chapter 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications
  21. Chapter 14: Artificial Intelligence
  22. Technology Guide 1: Hardware
  23. Technology Guide 2: Software
  24. Technology Guide 3: Cloud Computing
  25. Appendix: Apply the Concept Activities
  26. Glossary
  27. Index
  28. EULA

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