Business Driven Information Systems with MISource 2007 and Student CD (Hardcover)

~ Paige Baltzan (Author), Amy Phillips (Author)

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Product Description

Business Driven Information Systems (also known as BDIS) discusses business initiatives first and then how technology supports those initiatives. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives drive technology decisions in a corporation. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs. This text provides the foundation that will enable students to achieve excellence in business, whether they major in operations management, manufacturing, sales, marketing, etc. BDIS is designed to give students the ability to understand how information technology can be a point of strength for an organization.

About the Author

Paige Baltzan is a professor in the Department of Information Technology and Electronic Commerce in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Paige holds a B.S.B.A from Bowling Green State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. Paige’s primary concentration focuses on object-oriented technologies and systems development methodologies. Paige has been teaching Systems Analysis and Design, Telecommunications and Networking, and Software Engineering at the University of Denver for the past three years. Paige has published supplemental materials for several McGraw-Hill publications including Using Information Technology. Paige lives in Lakewood, Colorado, with her husband, Tony and daughter, Hannah.

Amy Phillips is a professor in the Department of Information Technology and Electronic Commerce in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Amy has a B.S. degree in Environmental Biology and a M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology. She has been teaching for more than 18 years: 5 years in public secondary education and 13 years in higher education. Amy has also been an integral part of both the academic and administrative functions within the higher education systems in Colorado and New Hampshire. Amy’s main concentration revolves around database driven Web sites focusing on dynamic Web content. She has just finished writing her first book, Internet Explorer 6.0 with Stephen Haag and James Perry. This book is part of the well-received I-Series from McGraw Hill.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 489 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 1 edition (December 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073323071
• ISBN-13: 978-0073323077
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Boon to Ritalin industry, September 4, 2008

By	James Tracy (Okinawa, Japan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You can pretty much judge this one by its cover. It's very shiny and contains a grammatical error right in the title. Nearly half of the book is occupied by graphics and other visual aids. Personally, I felt like I was developing ADD reading this book. I was constantly being diverted away from the text by figures that more often than not added nothing of value. The book is fairly shallow and is oriented to young business majors with zero technical background. One positive aspect was that it provided plenty of real-world examples. For those from CS or MIS backgrounds, this is certainly not worth the ~$120; you probably already know half the book already. For business majors I can't judge, although I would consider it to be a light introduction. A must have for connoisseurs of shiny objects.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Turned out not to be the 2nd edition as indicated, September 4, 2009

By	C. L. Anderson "lifelong student" (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book turned out not to be the 2nd edition as noted. It has caused some difficulties and I will have to re-purchase the correct book. If the seller has one that specifically says "2nd Edition" on the cover, I would be happy to swap out for the correct one.

Please let me know before I look elsewhere.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Business 1045, August 28, 2009

By	Helen M. Steir "stitch maker" (Colorado Springs, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I purchased this book from an Amazon seller. This book arrived in great condition with very fast shipping service. I would use this seller again. The book shows very little use and I look forward to using it this next quarter at college.