
Business Driven Information Systems, 8th Edition
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Business Driven Information Systems discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices and provides the foundation that will enable students to achieve excellence in business, regardless of their major. The text is available with Connect, McGraw Hill’s course management and adaptive learning system, helping millions of students reach their potential every year. The new 8th edition is state of the art in its discussions, presents concepts in an easy-to-understand format, and allows students to be active participants in learning. By engaging students with numerous case studies, exercises, projects, and questions that enforce concepts, Business Driven Information Systems creates a unique learning experience for both faculty and students.
Chapter 1: Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS
Chapter 2: Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business
Chapter 3: Ebusiness: Electronic Business Value
Chapter 4: Ethics and Information Security: MIS Business Concerns
MODULE 2:Technical Foundations of MIS
Chapter 5: Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies
Chapter 6: Data: Business Intelligence
Chapter 7: Networks: Mobile Business
MODULE 3:Enterprise
MIS Chapter 8:Enterprise Applications: Business Communications
Chapter 9:Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Hardware and Software Basics
Appendix B: Networks and Telecommunications
Appendix C: Designing Databases
Appendix D: Emerging Trends and Technologies
Appendix E: Overview of a Connected World Connectivity: The Business Value of a Networked World


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