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Hoffer, Jeffrey A., Perkins, William C., Martin, E. Wainright, Slater, Jeffrey, Brown, Carol V.
Language: English
Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 1998
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- Title
- Managing Information Technology : What Managers Need to Know
- Author
- Hoffer, Jeffrey A., Perkins, William C., Martin, E. Wainright, Slater, Jeffrey, Brown, Carol V.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education, Limited
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 013860925X
- ISBN 13
- 9780138609252
- Edition
- 3rd Edition.
- Item weight
- 3.355 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Intended for a junior/senior level undergraduate Management Information Systems course, with a prerequisite in programming or computer tools; also suitable for a MBA level MIS course.
A major revision in every respect, this widely used text prepares advanced management students to be effective exploiters of computer/communications technologies now and in the future. Illustrating topics with over two dozen original information technology management case studies, its focus remains on the information technology resources (computers and microelectronics, networks, software, data, and people) that organizations provide and alternative approaches to managing them; the opportunities and pitfalls provided by these technologies; and what the user-manager, and the systems professional, need to know to make effective use of these technologies.
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From the Back Cover
YOUR TOOL FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER ASAN IT MANAGER!
Written for MBA and advanced undergraduate students, the text focuses on management of information technology topics vital to a successful career as a manager. The fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the rapid changes in and transformation of information technology.
The currency of material and extended variety of real-world cases illustrates the issues and problems that companies face, as well as the IT managers' role in the solution. The text discusses the technological resources available to today's managers and what they need to know to use them efficiently.
THE FUTURE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMANAGEMENT!- NEW! Project Management Chapter: Chapter 12 covers issues and topics of project management in information technology.
- Real-World Case Studies: Designed to illustrate a variety of information technology topics, numerous original case studies are found throughout the text. Included is the award-winning case of NIBCO's "Big Bang."
- Expanded Electronic Commerce Coverage: Chapter 7 has been completely updated to cover the growth of cyberbusiness and the e-business activities of traditional companies.
- Up-to-Date Coverage: Chapters 2 to 4 cover the latest changes in computer systems, software, and networks, such as XML, Linux, and DSL.
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