Includes glossary (p.594-616)

Includes index (p.617-632)

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

Business Information Systems does not assume any prior knowledge of IS or ICT, and new concepts are simply defined. New business examples, case studies and web links are fully integrated throughout, illustrating the relevance and impact of information systems in today's business environment.This book is ideal for students on any courses related to business information systems or management information systems at undergraduate or postgraduate level." -- Provided by publisher.

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