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Using MIS, 13th edition

Published by Pearson (November 27, 2024) © 2025

  • David M. Kroenke Formerly Western Washington University
  • Randall J Boyle Weber State University

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  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

Using MIS explores all the ways in which information systems are transforming the world of business. Using a query-based format and creative learning aids, the text challenges you to anticipate and participate in that transformation.

The 13th Edition has been thoroughly updated to keep pace with the fast-moving field of MIS, including extensive new coverage of AI, business analytics and cybersecurity. New Ask an AI guides teach students how to use the latest AI tools and help prepare them for the workforce. Additional new topics include content creators and social media marketing; LAN, wireless, and fiber standards and wireless WANs; database education and certification; and cryptocurrencies.

Table of contents

Part 1. Why MIS?

  1. The Importance of MIS
  2. Strategy and Information Systems
  3. Business Intelligence, Analytics and AI

Part 2. Information Technology

  1. Hardware, Software and Mobile Systems
  2. Database Processing
  3. The Cloud

Part 3. Using IS for Competitive Advantage

  1. Collaboration Information Systems
  2. Processes, Organizations and Information Systems
  3. Social Media Information Systems

Part 4. Information Systems Management

  1. Cybersecurity
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Information Systems Development

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