Introduction to Information Systems, 16th Edition

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.

Table of Contents

Module I Foundation Concepts
Chapter 1 Foundations of Information Systems in Business
Chapter 2 Competing with Information Technology

Module II Information Technologies
Chapter 3 Computer Hardware
Chapter 4 Computer Software
Chapter 5 Data Resource Management
Chapter 6 Telecommunications and Networks

Module III e-Business Applications
Chapter 7 e-Business Systems
Chapter 8 Business Across the Enterprise
Chapter 9 e-Commerce Systems
Chapter 10 Supporting Decision Making

Module IV Information Systems Development Processes
Chapter 11 Business/IT Strategies for Development
Chapter 12 Implementing Business/IT Solutions

Module V Management Challenges
Chapter 13 Security and Ethical Challenges
Chapter 14 Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology