Management Information Systems: New Approaches to Organization and Technology [Hardcover]

Kenneth C. Laudon (Author), Jane P. Laudon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0138577234 | ISBN-13: 978-0138577230 | Publication Date: December 8, 1997 | Edition: 5

Designed for the sophomore through MBA level Management Information System, Information Technology, and Information System courses taught in departments of Business, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Systems, and Management. This best-selling text, through four editions, has prepared students for the ever-changing demands of information systems management by focusing on the interconnections between technology, the organization, and IS management. Additionally, the authors track emerging technologies and organizational trends using real business examples to illustrate MIS issues and concepts. The Fifth Edition offers expanded coverage of the Internet and focuses on the way this new resource is transforming the way firms conduct business. Business processes are now introduced in Chapter 3 with a discussion of how they can impact the redesign of an organization to be more competitive. A continuously updated web site supports the new edition by providing on-line exercises with links to interesting URLs that enhance and enrich the material offered in the text. Internet Connection icons with the text margins note when additional web resources are available.

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Key Benefit: This book prepares readers for the ever-changing demands of information systems management by focusing on the interconnections between technology, the organization, and IS management. Additionally, emerging technologies and organizational trends using real business examples to illustrate MIS issues and concepts are tracked. Key Topics: The Fifth Edition offers expanded coverage of the Internet and focuses on the way this new resource is transforming the way firms do business. Business processes are now introduced in Chapter 3 with a discussion of how they can impact the redesign of an organization to be more competitive. Market: For readers interested in Management Information System, Information Technology, and Information System.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 693 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 5 edition (December 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138577234
• ISBN-13: 978-0138577230
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,510,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars get a summary about the how organization use the information, February 4, 1999

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, August 1, 1999

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The husband and wife team has made another excellent book. I specially liked the way the authors moved the most important (from my viewpoint) topics first. I and probably hundreds of students here in Manila use their book and it's an outstanding source of information.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive and easy to read, April 20, 1999

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This review is from: Management Information Systems: New Approaches to Organization and Technology (Hardcover)

Used this book with a group of 18 managers on a management course. All acclaimed it as a very easy to understand book, very well written and comprehsive.