Introduction to Information Systems, Global Edition - Softcover

Wallace, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292071109 ISBN 13: 9781292071107

Publisher: Pearson, 2014

Synopsis

A fresh, contemporary, active introduction to information systems

Introduction to Information Systems provides invaluable help for learning the knowledge and skills related to information systems. In it, students see clearly what information systems are all about and why they are so fundamental to business and society.

Packed with revelations about business strategies, technology trends and innovations–plus tips to help students work smarter, and more efficiently– Introduction to Information Systems provides a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how:

• A focus on reaching all students, recognising changing student roles, and showing clearly where the knowledge of information systems skills can take them.
• Helping students see beyond today’s classrooms and into today’s varied world.
• End-of-book comprehensive case studies show students the concepts in action.

About this title

About the Author

Patricia Wallace is currently Senior Director for Information Technology and Online Programs at Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Before joining JHU, she was Chief, Information Strategies, and Executive Director, Center for Knowledge Management, at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park. She also teaches technology management courses as Adjunct Professor in the MBA Program of the Graduate School of Management and Technology, University of Maryland University College, where she previously served as CIO for 10 years. Wallace earned her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and holds an M.S. in Computer Systems Management. She has published 10 books, including "The Internet in the Workplace: How New Technologies Transform Work" and "The Psychology of the Internet, " several educational software programs, and numerous scholarly and general articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292071109
• ISBN 13: 9781292071107
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448