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Hossein Bidgoli, Ph.D., is professor of Management Information Systems at California State University. Dr. Bidgoli helped set up the first PC lab in the United States and served as its first director. He is the author of 43 textbooks, 27 manuals and over five dozen technical articles and papers on various aspects of computer applications, information systems and network security, e-commerce and decision support systems published and presented throughout the world. Dr. Bidgoli also serves as the editor-in-chief of The Internet Encyclopedia, The Handbook of Information Security, The Handbook of Computer Networks, and the Encyclopedia of Information Systems.
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For students, the topic of information systems or the study of technology and the advancement thereof can be a very daunting task. Although at least a basic understanding of information systems is necessary in order to function in this high tech world, most people do not have a clue about the fundamentals of anything computer. They usually know that this button turns it on as well as the path to their favorite website for watching hilarious videos but the depth of their knowledge usually hits its limits at this point. This is a very sad, but all too often, reality of modern life. The issue at hand is the sheer complexity of information systems as well as the fact that innovation happens nearly everyday. The point of knowing everything, or most everything, necessary to have a firm footing on the subject matter is always moving and becoming further away. This is where this book shines through as a must have.
The fundamental value of this book is that it is concise. It is rather to the point and does not journey on through meaningless examples or unnecessary stories. Here is Topic X. This is what Topic X is or does. Here is a bullet list of uses for Topic X or a picture/diagram showing Topic X in action. There may be a brief history or little bit of extra information but then the book simply moves onto the next topic. It does not get long and drawn out about any one topic or subject. This keeps the information fresh and the reader learning about all kinds of new things. Although this is a wonderful method to assist the student in learning about this complex subject, the student should be cautious on tests. Given that the book does not dig too deep into the subject matter, a student may have a tendency to simply breeze through the reading and not allow everything to "sink in." A test question may demand that the student pay attention to a small detail in the text that he was not prepared for given the nature of the reading. This really depends on the student though and this would be the only negative attribute of the book, per se. Generally, the concise nature of the book is what makes it a must have for any student wishing to step into the world of information systems or technology and start learning.
The chapters average about 19 pages and when one gets deeper in the book, the chapters actually seem shorter. It is pleasant to be able to read through the chapter without it becoming too long that it causes one to lose focus or numb the mind because it is dull. The colors and pictures are vibrant, giving it a modern design and feel. The book showcases brief highlights of technology companies as well as how they use certain technologies or some products and services these companies offer to help the student get a feel for the information being learned in action. The coverage of all subjects in the book is just enough to get a feel for the topic but not enough to necessarily have a complete understanding of all a topic's uses or inter workings. The book reveals enough knowledge that the reader will have a basic understanding of the subject matter and this is all that is necessarily for an introductory class. If the reader wishes to learn more or develop a greater understanding of a certain topic, the information superhighway is always at his finger tips.
The book comes with excellent study guides in the back. Each page-sized note card provides a summary of each learning objective and has all the key terms for the chapter as well as the full definitions. There is an excellent online resource for students that comes with one semester of access for students who buy the new version, or a lucky student that buys a used version from a student who did not use it. It provides plenty of support to assist in the journey of mastering the basics of management information systems.
The book is very well priced. It is the cheapest, brand new book that I have purchased in a long time. I am ecstatic to purchase a used book at the price I can get this one for brand new. Other MIS books of lower quality go for at least two times more in price and up. The book is geared for the student with the student in mind at all times and utilized plenty of student feedback in its creation. This book is a great value and a must have for any student or MIS class.
The fundamental value of this book is that it is concise. It is rather to the point and does not journey on through meaningless examples or unnecessary stories. Here is Topic X. This is what Topic X is or does. Here is a bullet list of uses for Topic X or a picture/diagram showing Topic X in action. There may be a brief history or little bit of extra information but then the book simply moves onto the next topic. It does not get long and drawn out about any one topic or subject. This keeps the information fresh and the reader learning about all kinds of new things. Although this is a wonderful method to assist the student in learning about this complex subject, the student should be cautious on tests. Given that the book does not dig too deep into the subject matter, a student may have a tendency to simply breeze through the reading and not allow everything to "sink in." A test question may demand that the student pay attention to a small detail in the text that he was not prepared for given the nature of the reading. This really depends on the student though and this would be the only negative attribute of the book, per se. Generally, the concise nature of the book is what makes it a must have for any student wishing to step into the world of information systems or technology and start learning.
The chapters average about 19 pages and when one gets deeper in the book, the chapters actually seem shorter. It is pleasant to be able to read through the chapter without it becoming too long that it causes one to lose focus or numb the mind because it is dull. The colors and pictures are vibrant, giving it a modern design and feel. The book showcases brief highlights of technology companies as well as how they use certain technologies or some products and services these companies offer to help the student get a feel for the information being learned in action. The coverage of all subjects in the book is just enough to get a feel for the topic but not enough to necessarily have a complete understanding of all a topic's uses or inter workings. The book reveals enough knowledge that the reader will have a basic understanding of the subject matter and this is all that is necessarily for an introductory class. If the reader wishes to learn more or develop a greater understanding of a certain topic, the information superhighway is always at his finger tips.
The book comes with excellent study guides in the back. Each page-sized note card provides a summary of each learning objective and has all the key terms for the chapter as well as the full definitions. There is an excellent online resource for students that comes with one semester of access for students who buy the new version, or a lucky student that buys a used version from a student who did not use it. It provides plenty of support to assist in the journey of mastering the basics of management information systems.
The book is very well priced. It is the cheapest, brand new book that I have purchased in a long time. I am ecstatic to purchase a used book at the price I can get this one for brand new. Other MIS books of lower quality go for at least two times more in price and up. The book is geared for the student with the student in mind at all times and utilized plenty of student feedback in its creation. This book is a great value and a must have for any student or MIS class.
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In teaching Management Information Systems, I found Dr. Bidgoli's text outstanding. It is current. It addresses issues that are occurring globally in real time, and it is easy to use. The materials provided to support instruction are extremely helpful. The text strongly supports student MIS vocabulary development and understanding. The text is well organized and transitions easily and logically from topic to topic. I heartily recommend MIS 2010.
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In my humble opinion this book is going to fill the "missing link" in college education for our students preparing them to the "real life" applications of the different subjects in computer science and systems engineering they have been taught for years. This book should make MIS a fun subject to study: both because of its importance in modern society and due to the wide variety of the great auxiliary teaching aids, case studies, and interactive online study tools at [...]. And the author encourages his readers to provide instant feedback by using this web site to SPEAK UP!
This book is an important teaching tool for any school of business, science or engineering; it would allow students to relate the theoretical aspects of different subjects in computer science and systems engineering to real life implementations of these topics. I also believe, because of the way it's written with a variety of cool auxiliary tools and online references, this book can be used as a reference guide for popularization and demystification of MIS in any modern household.
This book is an important teaching tool for any school of business, science or engineering; it would allow students to relate the theoretical aspects of different subjects in computer science and systems engineering to real life implementations of these topics. I also believe, because of the way it's written with a variety of cool auxiliary tools and online references, this book can be used as a reference guide for popularization and demystification of MIS in any modern household.
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