Global Business Information Technology: an integrated systems approach [Paperback]

Geoffrey Elliott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0321270126 | ISBN-13: 978-0321270122

Students of Business Information Technology and Business Information Systems will find this book a thorough and engaging introduction to the subject area. Rooted in the global environment in which today's organisations' operate this book offers a comprehensive treatment of one of the most dynamic, exciting and challenging areas of study within business and management. Global Business Information Technology: Systems Theory and Practice describes how technology is being used to gather, interpret and communicate business information at an ever more sophisticated level. The book introduces the basics of computer and communications technologies in a clear, jargon-free style with. It's case examples, 'did you know' and 'activity' features helps the student see the theory in practice. Self-check questions and website material encourage students to track their learning and progress.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A good introductory text that blends business, technology and people issues - the essence of BIT!"

—Dr Walter Skok, Principal Lecturer, Kingston Business School

"The book offers a unique and important contribution to learning, teaching and research into critically important areas of global business information systems and technology."

—Dr Raymond A Hackney, Executive Head Management Science & Information Systems, Manchester Metropolitan University

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"A good introductory text that blends business, technology and people issues - the essence of BIT!"

Dr Walter Skok, Principal Lecturer, Kingston Business School

"The book offers a unique and important contribution to learning, teaching and research into critically important areas of global business information systems and technology."

Dr Raymond A Hackney, Executive Head Management Science & Information Systems, Manchester Metropolitan University

 

Did you know?

The glowing vacuum tubes of the earliest computers attracted moths to the lights. These flying bugs often damaged the machinery and had to be removed by technicians, a process known as de-bugging. The term 'bug in the system' is now used to refer to any problem found within a computer system.

Did you know?

It is forecast that there will be 84 million Internet banking customers in Europe by 2007.

If you want to explore more fascinating facts and business critical issues like these, this is the book for you.

Set in the global environment in which today¿s organisations operate, this book offers a comprehensive treatment of one of the most dynamic, exciting and challenging areas of study within business and management. Global Business Information Technology: An Integrated Approach describes how information technology is being used to gather, interpret and communicate business information at an ever more sophisticated level.

Key features & benefits

• Focus on information, rather than data, and its use in business ensures relevance for the student.
• Comprehensive treatment of information systems, analysis, design, implementation and evaluation in the global context means you will need no other book for your course.
• Contemporary coverage of issues such as knowledge management systems, smart technology, e-business and m-business technologies, virtual working environments and global Internet commerce makes this the most up-to-date resource.
• A companion website at www.booksites.net/elliott_gbi offers a wealth of multiple choice questions for you to test your knowledge and prepare you for examinations.

Geoffrey Elliott is Pro-Dean in the faculty of Business, Computing and Information Management at London South Bank University. He has recently written a book on mobile commerce and wireless computing systems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley (August 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321270126
• ISBN-13: 978-0321270122
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,309,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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