Marakas G.M., O’Brien J.A. Introduction to Information Systems

16th ed. — McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2013. — 769 p. — ISBN: 978-0-073-37688-2.The benchmark text for the syllabus organized by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O’Brien defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalize the explanation.Foundation Concepts
Foundations of Information Systems in Business
Competing with Information Technology
Information Technologies
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Data Resource Management
Telecommunications and Networks
e-Business Applications
e-Business Systems
Business Across the Enterprise
e-Commerce Systems
Supporting Decision Making
Information Systems Development Processes
Business/IT Strategies for Development
Implementing Business/IT Solutions
Management Challenges
Security and Ethical Challenges
Enterprise and Global Management of Information TechnologyReview Quiz Answers
Selected References
Glossary for Business Professionals
Name Index
Company Index
Subject Index