An Introduction to Information Systems

by David Whiteley

Overview

A clear, student-friendly and engaging introduction to how information technology is used in business. Featuring several case studies, video interviews, thorough pedagogy and completely up-to-date chapters, this textbook will be a core resource for undergraduate students of Business Information Systems, a compulsory module in business degrees.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230370500
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/03/2013
Edition description:	2013
Pages:	396
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

David Whiteley, formerly Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, has taught Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design and e-Commerce for the last twenty years. Prior to moving to academia David spent over twenty years in the computing industry as a programmer, system analyst and project manager.
David Whiteley, formerly Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, has taught Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design and e-Commerce for the last twenty years. Prior to moving to academia David spent over twenty years in the computing industry as a programmer, system analyst and project manager.

Table of Contents

PART I: ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1. Information Systems
2. The IS Business Environment
3. IS Organisation and Management
PART II: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
4. Corporate Systems
5. E-Business Systems
PART III: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
6. Computers and IT
7. Data and Information
8. Files and Databases
9. Networks and Computer Security
PART IV: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
10. The System Development Lifecycle
11. System Analysis and Design Toolbox
12. Implementing the IS
PART V: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SOCIETY
13. Computing, the Law and the Environment
14. The Information Society.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The clarity will hit the market it is aimed at. It is a very well written and constructed book. It is not overly technical, the language is appropriate and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the topic discussed. ... I will be recommending this book. It will meet the requirements of my students very well.' - Alistair Beere, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

'A very clearly written and well structured text incorporating relevant examples... I can see myself adopting this text for my UG students' - Matt Glowatz, UCD School of Business, Ireland

'I like the look and feel of the manuscript. It has a different angle through the introduction of a real-life system.' - Carl Marnewick, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

'The approach is good and suitable for my students who do not have a strong computer science/maths background. It doesn't make assumptions about how much background knowledge they have. ... Very strong information, well explained and detailed, not much left out at all in the topics a good coverage of the necessary content with engaging easy to understand case studies.' - Marie-Louise van der Klooster, Deakin University, Australia

Editorial Reviews

'The clarity will hit the market it is aimed at. It is a very well written and constructed book. It is not overly technical, the language is appropriate and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the topic discussed. ... I will be recommending this book. It will meet the requirements of my students very well.' - Alistair Beere, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
'A very clearly written and well structured text incorporating relevant examples... I can see myself adopting this text for my UG students' - Matt Glowatz, UCD School of Business, Ireland
'I like the look and feel of the manuscript. It has a different angle through the introduction of a real-life system.' - Carl Marnewick, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
'The approach is good and suitable for my students who do not have a strong computer science/maths background. It doesn't make assumptions about how much background knowledge they have. ... Very strong information, well explained and detailed, not much left out at all in the topics a good coverage of the necessary content with engaging easy to understand case studies.' - Marie-Louise van der Klooster, Deakin University, Australia

From the Publisher