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

Published by Pearson (December 13, 2018) © 2019
  • Paul Bocij
  • Andrew Greasley
  • Simon Hickie

Title overview

Support your students' learning with the ultimate textbook on Business Information Systems.

Business Information Systems, 6th edition,is the ideal introductory guide for your students as you support their learning and understanding of the impact of IS in today's business environment.

This text does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT and provides a comprehensive methodology for developing an efficient Business IS and employing the right strategies to achieve organisational goals.

With new business examples and case studies, this updated edition will offer your students the additional tools to understand the benefits of Information Systems in successfully managing a business.

Hallmark features of this title

A structure that helps students understand the concepts introduced.

  • Chapters at a Glance offer a list of the main topics discussed and facilitate the searching of key terms for your students.
  • The Learning Outcomes illustrated set the learning expectations for your students.
  • Management Issues highlights the key areas that each chapter focuses on in terms of IS theory.

A series of activities, case studies, and questions consolidate your students' knowledge.

  • The Case Studies throughout the chapters help your students connect IS theory with practice.
  • The self-assessment exercises provide an excellent source for revision.
  • A series of questions encourage group discussion and critical thinking and help your students prepare for their exams.

New and updated features of this title

Updated content on Information Systems defines new concepts according to the most recent business and technological advances.

  • Taking a problem-solving approach, the latest edition reflects the most recent business and technological changes in the field, covering contemporary key topics such as:
    • Big Data
    • Analytics
    • Cloud Computing
    • Industry 4.0
    • Internet of Things

Updated and new cutting-edge material helps your students link theory with practice.

  • New examples and case studies reflect the most recent business and technological advances, which are essential for your students' understanding of the current Business Information Systems.

Key features

Features of Pearson eBook for the 6th Edition

Support your students' learning with the ultimate textbook on Business Information Systems.

Business Information Systems: Technology, Development, and Management for the Modern Business, 6th edition,is the ideal introductory guide for your students on the topic, providing a comprehensive methodology that will support your student's learning and understanding of the impact of IS in today's business environment.

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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

Author bios

Paul Bocij is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School. An experienced educator, he has worked for a variety of institutions, including universities, colleges, and numerous commercial organisations. His commercial experience includes time spent in the fields of programming, management, training, and consultancy.

Andrew Greasley is a lecturer of Information Systems, Operations Management, and Simulation Modelling at Aston Business School.

Simon Hickie has worked for 20 years as a senior lecturer in Business Information Systems, having previously worked for 10 years in the Management Information Systems field in a variety of roles, including programmer, project manager, and trainer.

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