Publisher's Synopsis
A new edition of this contemporary text for first courses in management information systems... one that stresses managerial applications and strategic implications of MIS systems, with a strong focus on preparing students to function effectively in the modern business environment.;The authors take a sophisticated approach to classification of information systems, showing specifically which level of an organization each system supports, as well as what business function it is used for. Descriptions of business applications are closely integrated with information systems concepts. The generous use of real-world examples and case studies adds further to its very "useful" presentation.