Managing and Using Information Systems (Paperback)

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Product Description
Integrate IT with business strategy
Now updated and revised, this Third Edition of Managing and Using Information Systems by Pearlson and Saunders arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage.

This brief, yet complete, paperback provides a basic framework for understanding the relationships among business strategy, information systems, and organizational strategies. You'll learn how IT relates to organizational design and business strategy, how to recognize opportunities in the work environment, and how to apply current technologies in innovative ways.

New Features of the Third Edition
* New coverage of off-shoring
* New coverage of IT portfolio management
* Expanded coverage of management of security
* Expanded coverage of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
* Additional cases

Cases are available with Business Extra Select
Custom CoursePacks of cases and readings for each chapter are available via Wiley's Business Extra Select program. Go to www.wiley.com/college/bxs for more details.

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Integrate IT with business strategy
Now updated and revised, this Third Edition of Managing and Using Information Systems by Pearlson and Saunders arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage.

This brief, yet complete, paperback provides a basic framework for understanding the relationships among business strategy, information systems, and organizational strategies. You’ll learn how IT relates to organizational design and business strategy, how to recognize opportunities in the work environment, and how to apply current technologies in innovative ways.

New Features of the Third Edition

• New coverage of off-shoring
• New coverage of IT portfolio management
• Expanded coverage of management of security
• Expanded coverage of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Additional cases

Cases are available with Business Extra Select
Custom CoursePacks of cases and readings for each chapter are available via Wiley’s Business Extra Select program. Go to www.wiley.com/college/bxs for more details.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (December 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471715387
• ISBN-13: 978-0471715382
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #198,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adequate read for IT courses, January 19, 2007

By	THATCH "RST" (OHIO) - See all my reviews

I'm reading this in an MBA MIS course. I'm also an IT manager, so I have a little more experience and perception behind what I'm reading.

No IT book is real life. They're mostly theory. This one does a decent job of integrating theory with recent case studies. It would suffice as an adequate IT training book for anyone who may be managing IT or may encounter those working in the field.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers a wide range of issues, November 28, 2008

By	N. Mozahem (Al Ain, United Arab of Emirates) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book for an MBA module and found it very helpful. The book covers a wide range of issues without being too long. Its a great introduction to the material and gives the reader a nice coherent general picture.

4.0 out of 5 stars Delivered as expected, June 16, 2009

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I ordered this book on line for class and received it within the expected timeframe. The description of the book's condition was accurate and worth the asking price.

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