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

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 Eighth 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.

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Table of Contents

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