Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (January 9, 2019) © 2020

  • Paul Bocij
  • Andrew Greasley Aston Business School
  • Simon Hickie University of Derby
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The ultimate textbook in Business Information Systems for future Managers

Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th Edition by Bocij, Greasley, and Hickie is a leading text that will help you understand the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment.

Written in a language that is easy to follow, this text does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT and is ideal for students attending courses related to Business Information Systems and Management Information Systems at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.

Starting from basic concepts this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to:

  • understanding the technology of Business Information Systems
  • choosing the right Information System for an organisation
  • developing and managing an efficient Business Information System
  • employing information systems strategically to achieve organisational goals

Taking a problem-solving approach, this thoroughly revised edition defines new concepts and studies the theory of information systems according to the most recent business and technological advances, covering contemporary key topics such as:

  • Big Data
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Industry 4.0
  • Internet of Things

With new business examples, case studies, and web links fully integrated throughout, this must-have guide will provide you with all the tools you need to understand the opportunities and benefits Information Systems bring to an organisation and successfully run a business.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 Basic concepts – understanding information
  2. Chapter 2 Basic concepts: an introduction to business information systems
  3. Chapter 3 Hardware and software
  4. Chapter 4 Databases and analytics
  5. Chapter 5 Networks, telecommunications and the Internet
  6. Chapter 6 Enterprise and functional BIS
  7. Chapter 7 An introduction to acquiring and developing BIS
  8. Chapter 8 Initiating systems development
  9. Chapter 9 BIS project management
  10. Chapter 10 Systems analysis
  11. Chapter 11 Systems design
  12. Chapter 12 System build, implementation and maintenance: change management
  13. Chapter 13 Information systems strategy
  14. Chapter 14 Information systems management
  15. Chapter 15 Managing information security
  16. Chapter 16 End-user computing – providing end-user services
  17. Chapter 17 Ethical, legal and moral constraints on information systems

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