Information Technology in Business: Principles, Practices, and Opportunities (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

James A. Senn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0138577153 | ISBN-13: 978-0138577155 | Publication Date: December 29, 1997 | Edition: 2nd

This second edition focuses on the way Information Technology is transforming the way people do business and how IT impacts their personal lives. The book's emphasis is on the way information technology is used and applied for problem-solving, the new and emerging technologies as they are being implemented in real organizations, applications to personal and professional practice, and the challenges and opportunities of IT in international business situations. For people interested in computers, computer literacy, information systems, or information technology.

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Written by a highly regarded, internationally-known consultant and educator in business and information, this text examines the way IT is transforming the nature of business careers in the 1990s and beyond. Each chapter explores proven IT theories, frameworks, and principles concerning computers and communications networks -- together with current on-the-job know-how drawn from the experiences of a wide variety of real-world businesses. The emphasis throughout is on the way information technology is used and applied for problem-solving, the new and emerging technologies as they are being implemented in real large and small organizations, applications to personal and professional practice, and the challenges and opportunities of IT in international business situations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This second edition focuses on the way Information Technology is transforming the way people do business and how IT impacts their personal lives. The book's emphasis is on the way information technology is used and applied for problem-solving, the new and emerging technologies as they are being implemented in real organizations, applications to personal and professional practice, and the challenges and opportunities of IT in international business situations. For people interested in computers, computer literacy, information systems, or information technology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (December 29, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138577153
• ISBN-13: 978-0138577155
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basic and Very General, April 23, 2000

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Dirck Copeland (Idaho Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Technology in Business: Principles, Practices, and Opportunities (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I was very suprised when I read the first chapter of this book and then skimmed the rest of the book. This book would be great for high school or introductory level students. The University of Phoenix is using this as a textbook and I feel this is to entry level for a University course. The author does a good job of covering the current state of the industry. There is also some history thrown in for good measure. Overall the book is good but not for advanced coverage of the topics covered in the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, great graphics, May 14, 2005

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Bill Grissom "toraja" (Sacramento, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Technology in Business: Principles, Practices, and Opportunities (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I bought book at a thrift shop for $1 just to skim. It provides a good overview of computer technology and software, with extensive graphics and case studies. Most of the info was so basic I didn't learn much. However, the database chapters were good and helped me prepare for an MBA course on the topic. The book would be a good choice for a gen ed "intro to computers" course, a high school class, or for anyone who wants a good overview of current technology.

2 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars To get information, February 5, 2000

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Dr. Mehdi Sagheb-Tehrani (Iran) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Technology in Business: Principles, Practices, and Opportunities (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I have no access to this book, as I am a lecturer at various universities in Tehran, and teaching the same subject,so, I am interested to have an example of it as free of charge for introducing it to students and others.If so, send me a message then I can provide you with my address. Dr. M.S.Tehrani