Fundamentals of Information Systems - Softcover

Stair, Ralph M; Reynolds, George W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423925815 ISBN 13: 9781423925811

Publisher: Course Technology Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Now in its fifth edition, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS continues to offer a concise overview of information systems fundamentals in a short, nine-chapter format. Students will be presented with the core IS principles, offered an overview of the IS discipline, and will learn the changing role of the IS professional. By achieving these goals, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS will enable students, regardless of their major, to understand and use fundamental IS principles so that they can function more efficiently and effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders. Each chapter has been completely updated with the latest topics and examples. Chapters have more than 50 new references; contain all new opening vignettes, Information Systems @ Work, and Ethical and Societal Issues special interest boxes; and contain examples of actual individuals and organizations using IS to their benefit.

About this title

About the Author

Ralph Stair received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, an MBA from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He has taught information systems at many universities. He has published numerous articles and books while at Florida State University.^George Reynolds brings a wealth of computer and industrial experience to the project, with more than thirty years of experience working in government, institutional, and commercial IS organizations. He has also authored nineteen texts and has taught the introductory IS course at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and College of Mount St. Joseph.

Edition details

• Publisher: Course Technology Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423925815
• ISBN 13: 9781423925811
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 457