Management Information Systems, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

~ Effy Oz (Author)

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Product Description

This text is a revision of our highest-level, most strategic, introduction to MIS text. What sets this book apart from others is its managerial focus and its unique case approach. In addition, the new, fourth edition has been revised for currency throughout and offers new end of chapter real world cases.

About the Author

Effy Oz is a Professor of Management Science and Information Systems at the Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley. He received his MBA from the Hebrew University and his DBA from Boston University. Professor Oz has published and presented numerous academic and professional articles and authored best-selling textbooks in the areas of management information systems, e-commerce, and IT ethics. He serves on the editorial boards of Encyclopedia of Information Systems as well as several academic journals. His writing draws on his research and industry experience as an executive as well as a business consultant.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 792 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 4 edition (August 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0619213221
• ISBN-13: 978-0619213220
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 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: #832,899 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent introduction to MIS, but misses on some issues, December 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Management Information Systems, Second Edition (Hardcover)

I used this book in a graduate level course on MIS. It was a decent introduction to the subject, but I would really expect the book to be used more at an undergraduate level; as others have noted, it does not delve too deeply into any areas.

My biggest complaint about this book is that it simply misses the point on a couple of issues, both technical and business. Its discussion of internet technologies contains many of the "newbie" mistakes one would expect from someone just learning about HTML, HTTP, XML, and web programming, especially Java. It also has a section in one chapter that goes into marketing and in my opinion misinterprets some of the foundational concepts.

Two things I do like about the book are
1. It covers ethical issues within MIS, which is a developing topic and one that deserves attention. Every chapter has anectdotal stories highlighting ethical delimas.
2. Each of the 5 Parts of the book starts with a case introduction, and each chapter starts with an expansion or continuation of that case. The case exemplifies some of the issues that will be discussed on subsequent pages, and brings a level of reality to the subject that I enjoyed.

Not a bad book, but by the same token requires an instructor who really knows the subject well to separate the good parts from the bad for the students.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Management Information Systems (Hardcover)

The best textbook for anyone who wants to learn about information technology and its business implementation. Very readable, informative, and entertaining.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook. Clear. Well written., July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Management Information Systems (Hardcover)

Excellent textbook for anyone who wants to learn about contermorary information systems. Explains the Internet and e-commerce in clear, jargon-free language.