Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (2 August 2017) © 2018

  • Joseph S Valacich University of Arizona
  • Christoph Schneider City University of Hong Kong

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For undergraduate courses in management information systems

A modern, case study-based exploration of Management Information Systems.

Information Systems Today: Managing in a Digital World opens each chapter with a case study so students can quickly understand how and why information systems are essential in today’s evolving business landscape. The authors selected cases that highlight real-world companies, technologies, and issues that illuminate the chapter topics.  

Aligning major concepts with the latest trends, the 8th Edition explores how the rise of mobile computing, cloud computing, social media, the Internet of Things, and Big Data affect information systems. Valacich and Schneider continue to use real-world examples to further illustrate key points and help students retain valuable insights.

Table of contents

  • 1. Managing in the Digital World
  • 2. Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems
  • 3. Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services
  • 4. Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce
  • 5. Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media
  • 6. Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Big Data and Analytics
  • 7. Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems
  • 8. Strengthening Business-to-Business Relationships via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management
  • 9. Developing and Acquiring Information Systems
  • 10. Securing Information Systems
  • Technology Briefing Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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