Selected Readings on Strategic Information Systems (Premier Reference Source) [Hardcover]

M. Gordon Hunter (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 13, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1605660906 | ISBN-13: 978-1605660905 | Edition: 1

Education and research in the field of strategic information technology can prove problematic without the proper resources and tools on the most relevant issues, trends, and advancements.

Selected Readings on Strategic Information Systems supplements course instruction and student research with quality chapters focused on key issues concerning information technology in support of the strategic management of organizations. Containing over 30 chapters from authors across the globe, these selected readings in areas such as decision science, enterprise resource planning, and knowledge management depict the most relevant and important areas of classroom discussion within the categories of Fundamental Concepts and Theories; Development and Design Methodologies; Tools and Technologies; Application and Utilization; Critical Issues; and Emerging Trends.

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About the Author

b>M. Gordon Hunter is a professor of information systems in the Faculty of Management at The University of Lethbridge, Alberta (Canada). He has also been appointed visiting professor, Faculty of Business, Computing and Information Management, London South Bank University. Gordon has previously held academic positions at universities in Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He has held visiting positions at universities in Australia, England, Germany, Monaco, New Zealand, Turkey, and USA. During July and August of 2005 Gordon was a Visiting Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch (New Zealand). He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and a PhD from Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (Scotland). Gordon has also obtained a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from the Society of Management Accountants of Canada. He is a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and member of the British Computer Society.

Gordon is also a member of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), where he has obtained an Information Systems Professional (ISP) designation. He has extensive experience as a systems analyst and manager in industry and government organizations in Canada. Gordon is an associate editor of the Journal of Global Information Management. He serves on the editorial board of Information and Management, The International Journal of E-Collaboration, and The Journal of Global Information Technology Management. Gordon is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Journal of Information, Information Technology, and Organizations. Gordon has published articles in MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, the Journal of Strategic Information Systems, the Journal of Global Information Management, Information Systems Journal, and Information, Technology and People.

He has conducted seminar presentations in Australia, Canada, England, Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and USA. Gordon s research approach takes a qualitative perspective employing personal construct theory and narrative inquiry to conduct in depth interviews. He applies qualitative techniques in interdisciplinary research such as multi-generation small business, recruitment and retention of medical doctors, and cross-cultural investigations. His current research interests in the information systems (IS) area include the effective development and implementation of IS with emphasis on the personnel component; the role of Chief Information Officers; and the use of IS by small business.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 444 pages
• Publisher: Information Science Reference; 1 edition (August 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605660906
• ISBN-13: 978-1605660905
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)