Management Information Systems (IRWIN MANAGEMENT INFO SYSTEMS) - Hardcover

O'Brien, James A.; Marakas Professor, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073376817 ISBN 13: 9780073376813

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2011

Synopsis

The benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O’Brien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalize the explanation.

About this title

About the Author:

James A. O'Brien completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Hawaii and Gonzaga University and earned an MS and PhD in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. He has been professor and coordinator of the CIS area at Northern Arizona University, professor of Finance and Management Information Systems and chairman of the Department of Management at Eastern Washington University, and a visiting professor at the University of Alberta, the University of Hawaii, and Central Washington University. Jim's research interests lie in developing and testing basic conceptual frameworks used in information systems development and management. He has written eight books, including several that have been published in multiple editions. He has also contributed to the field of information systems through the publication of many articles in business and academic journals, as well as through his participation in academic and industry associations in the field of information systems.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0073376817
• ISBN 13: 9780073376813
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 712