Table of Contents

Part I: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN PERSPECTIVE.
1. An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations.
Part II: TECHNOLOGY.
2. Hardware and Software.
3. Database Systems and Business Intelligence.
4. Telecommunications, the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets.
Part III: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
5. Electronic and Mobile Commerce and Enterprise Systems.
6. Information and Decision Support Systems.
7. Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems.
Part IV: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL ISSUES.
8. Systems Development.
Part V: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.
9. The Personal and Social Impact of Computers.
Glossary.
Index.

About the Author

George Reynolds has taught Information Systems at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University (Ohio), Miami University (Ohio), the College of Mount St Joseph and Strayer University. Professor Reynolds has authored more than two dozen popular textbooks addressing various aspects of today’s information technology and business. Ralph Stair has taught Information Systems at many universities. He has published numerous articles and books including Succeeding with Technology, Programming in BASIC and many more.