Managing Information and Statistics - Softcover

Bee, Frances; Bee, Roland

9780852929957: Managing Information and Statistics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0852929951 ISBN 13: 9780852929957

Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page, 2005

In an age where organisations handle significant volumes of data on a daily basis, it is vital that effective information management systems are put in place to manage them and use them to their full potential. Managing Information and Statistics provides the information needed for a sound understanding of the concepts that underpin this key area that is now a feature of every aspect of organisational life. The first part deals with information systems generally, whilst the second looks at how numerical data can be used to develop strategy. Topics addressed include how to utilise information systems for planning and organisation, and storing data; how to design, develop and implement an information systems; data security and human resources information system; how to exploit statistics to sample, forecast and make informed decisions.

Fully revised and restructured to cater for CIPD students taking the Managing Information for Competitive Advantage module, as part of the Leadership and Management standards, Managing Information and Statistics is also essential reading for HR and business practitioners looking to further their professional development and manage effectively, as well as students studying information management as part of wider HR and business degrees. This fully revised edition includes case studies, examples, chapter objectives, exercises, chapter conclusions and further reading suggestions to aid student learning, as well as new chapters on Knowledge Management and the E-organisation. With a strategic approach and accessible style, this is your step-by-step guide to developing, managing and utilising information and statistics in a business context.

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Review:

"I strongly recommend Managing Information and Statistics as essential reading for all students aspiring to meet the new CIPD Thinking Performer standards, as well as for the continuous development of existing CIPD members" --(David Allen, CIPD Chief Examiner, Managing Information for Competitive Advantage)

"Managing Information and Statistics is a good title for the book...it reflects the content appropriately. The breadth of coverage is very relevant; it is well referenced so students can access other texts when necessary for further depth. The overall balance is very good...it is rare to find a text that includes the requirements of both managing information and the analysis data & presentation of information. The style and level is very good and appropriate...It is also easy to read, which is important with busy part-time students" --(Brian Milner, Principal Lecturer, University of Lincoln, UK)

Book Description:

Provides the information needed for a sound understanding of the issues surrounding designing, developing and implementing an information system, and using data to make informed decisions

New to this edition: offers additional case studies and pedagogical features such as examples, chapter objectives, exercises, chapter conclusions and further reading suggestions to aid student learning, as well as new chapters on Knowledge Management and the E-organization

Is written in an accessible and clear style that breaks down what is typically a complex and overwhelming subject to make it easy to understand and apply in practice

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