Publisher's Synopsis
Written for undergraduate and MBA-level students, this new text describes how managers can get the most out of information systems and information systems technology. It delineates the role of the business manager in the acquisition of systems, and it develops in detail all of the various approaches to acquiring application systems. "MIS for Managers" explains how the manager should evaluate the information system organization and how the manager can be a partner in managing data, information, and systems. The book assumes familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets. All relevant technology in hardware, software, and communications is thoroughly explained within the text.
