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Information and Knowledge System by Pierre-Emmanuel Arduin; Michel Grundstein; Camille Rosenthal-Sabroux The purpose of this book is to question the relationships involved in decision making and the systems designed to support it: decision support systems (DSS). The focus is on how these systems are engineered; to stop and think about the questions to be asked throughout the engineering process and, in particular, about the impact designers' choices have on these systems. This therefore involves identifying the elements of the problem of decision support systems engineering: the main objects and dimensions to be considered and the relationships they involve, issues at the levels of the decision-maker, of the organization (and even of society), the general approach to which to subscribe and so on.
Publication Date: 2015
The Foundations of Information Systems by Andrew Basden Why does information technology disappoint or enslave us? Why do so many information systems projects collapse? How can we do better? There are many technical, social, economic and other aspects to consider. How do we ensure we take all these into account as we research ITC or employ them? ICT affects our lives and world more profoundly than ever before. How may we understand it? This book employs philosophy to lay foundations for understanding the complexity of ICT, in five areas: The nature of information and computers, and artificial intelligence; The use of ICT at work and home, for serious and less-serious use; The ICT features that annoy or delight us; Societal issues, such as surveillance, e-government, ICT in developing countries, climate change, what technological progress is and what is the role of ICT as a whole and of the information systems field; ICT development - including computer programming, knowledge engineering and project management. The ideas in this book emerge from five decades of experience of the author with ICT, across industry, the professions and academic life. Information systems researchers will enjoy this book because it offers them new ideas and fresh perspectives. On the 500th anniversary of the European Reformation, this book introduces and applies the Reformational Philosophy of mid-20th-century Dutch thinker, Herman Dooyeweerd, to contemporary challenges of the 21st century. Excitingly, this accessible philosophy is grounded in everyday experience and yields a rich seedbed of ideas, which researchers and practitioners can develop to their advantage.
Publication Date: 2017
Foundations of Information Ethics by John T. F. Burgess (Editor); Emily J. M. Knox (Editor); Robert Hauptman (Foreword by) "Serving people well means understanding the implications of technological innovation and having the courage to speak up when patron interests are at risk of being exploited." Read an interview with the authors now! Foreword by Robert Hauptman As discussions about the roles played by information in economic, political, and social arenas continue to evolve, the need for an intellectual primer on information ethics that also functions as a solid working casebook for LIS students and professionals has never been more urgent. This text, written by a stellar group of ethics scholars and contributors from around the globe, expertly fills that need. Organized into twelve chapters, making it ideal for use by instructors, this volume from editors Burgess and Knox thoroughly covers principles and concepts in information ethics, as well as the history of ethics in the information professions; examines human rights, information access, privacy, discourse, intellectual property, censorship, data and cybersecurity ethics, intercultural information ethics, and global digital citizenship and responsibility; synthesizes the philosophical underpinnings of these key subjects with abundant primary source material to provide historical context along with timely and relevant case studies; features contributions from John M. Budd, Paul T. Jaeger, Rachel Fischer, Margaret Zimmerman, Kathrine A. Henderson, Peter Darch, Michael Zimmer, and Masooda Bashir, among others; and offers a special concluding chapter by Amelia Gibson that explores emerging issues in information ethics, including discussions ranging from the ethics of social media and social movements to AI decision making. This important survey will be a key text for LIS students and an essential reference work for practitioners.
Publication Date: 2019
The Routledge Companion to Management Information Systems by Robert D. Galliers (Editor); Mari-Klara Stein (Editor) The field of Information Systems has been evolving since the first application of computers in organizations in the early 1950s. Focusing on information systems analysis and design up to and including the 1980s, the field has expanded enormously, with our assumptions about information and knowledge being challenged, along with both intended and unintended consequences of information technology. This prestige reference work offers students and researchers a critical reflection on major topics and current scholarship in the evolving field of Information Systems. This single-volume survey of the field is organized into four parts. The first section deals with Disciplinary and Methodological Foundations. The second section deals with Development, Adoption and Use of MIS ¿ topics that formed the centrepiece of the field of IS in the last century. The third section deals with Managing Organizational IS, Knowledge and Innovation, while the final section considers emerging and continuing issues and controversies in the field ¿ IS in Society and a Global Context. Each chapter provides a balanced overview of current knowledge, identifying issues and discussing relevant debates. This prestigious book is required reading for any student or researcher in Management Information Systems, academics and students covering the breadth of the field, and established researchers seeking a single-volume repository on the current state of knowledge, current debates and relevant literature.
Publication Date: 2017
Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition
Publication Date: 2019
Information Systems for Business by Isaack Onyango Okwaro Information Systems for Business gives the readers an introduction to information systems and talks about the transition from manual to IT-based business processes. It elaborates on the management information systems and the database management. Also discussed in the book are the advantages and the impact of information system on business, the use of information system in the supply chain management and the use of such system in the marketing processes. The book also gives insights on the future trends in information systems for the readers to know the importance of it.
Publication Date: 2019
Information Systems Project Management by David Olson Information Systems Project Management addresses project management in the context of information systems. It deals with general project management principles, with focus on the special characteristics of information systems. It is based on an earlier text, but shortened to focus on essential project management elements.This updated version presents various statistics indicating endemic problems in completing information system projects on time, within budget, at designed functionality. While successful completion of an information systems project is a challenge, there are some things that can be done to improve the probability of project success. This book reviews a number of project management tools, including, developing organizational ability to work on projects, better systems analysis and design, project estimation, and project control and termination.
Publication Date: 2014
Introduction to Information Systems, 7th Australia and New Zealand Edition by R. Kelly Rainer The goal of Introduction to Information Systems is to teach undergraduate business majors how to use information technology to master their current or future jobs. To accomplish this goal, this text helps you become an informed user; that is, someone knowledgeable about information systems and information technology. The content concentrates on placing information systems in the context of business, so that you will more-readily grasp the concepts presented in the text. Students develop a working understanding of information systems and information technology and learn how to apply concepts to successfully facilitate business processes. This product demonstrates that IT is a key component of any business, whether a student is majoring in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Production/Operations Management.New additions to the seventh edition include: a new section on the growing and dynamic area of Data Analytics has been added to the course, a more in-depth look at the subject of security to address the latest trends and concerns in the field, and case studies have been added for each section to ensure you gain a greater understanding of the different subjects available.
Publication Date: 2019
Management Information Systems by R. Kelly Rainer; Efraim Turban The 4th Edition of Management Information Systems promotes active learning like no other text in the market. Each chapter is comprised of tightly coupled concepts and section-level student activities that transport your students from passively learning about IS to doing IS in a realistic context.
Publication Date: 2016
Mathematics Applied in Information Systems by Mangey Ram (Editor) Recent developments in information science and technology have been possible due to original and timely research contributions containing new results in various fields of applied mathematics. It is also true that advances in information science create opportunities for developing mathematical models further. Mathematics Applied in Information Systems presents a series of reviews of mathematical methods applied to information systems. Readers will find, in this volume, chapters that cover mathematics applied in various vistas of information systems: software reliability modeling and optimizations, software release control, natural language processing and social network analysis, food safety systems, soil scattering models, digital imaging processing, supply chain management systems This volume is essential reading for software engineering students and IT managers working in academia and industry (geosciences, supply chain management, software development, forensics, transportation etc.).
Publication Date: 2018
Building Successful Information Systems by Michael Savoie Information systems are a critical component of business success today. Unfortunately, many companies do not truly understand what an information system is; where, when, and how it should be implemented; or the effects of integrating it into the organization. As such, we continue to see implementation horror stories of projects run amuck- going over time and over budget-or information systems that never get fully implemented, requiring Òwork-aroundÓ by employees in order to get things done. Sound familiar? Written especially for C-suite decision makers, this book provides details on how information systems work, and, most importantly, what constitutes successful information systems-ones that work better and last longer. With this understanding, you'll be able to design, build, and implement information systems that maximize the profitability of the company.
Publication Date: 2016
Principles of information systems by Ralph M. Stair, George Walter Reynolds PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 13TH EDITION covers the latest research and developments. Coverage addresses big data, business intelligence, cloud computing, cybercrime, e-commerce, enterprise systems, mobile computing solutions, strategic planning, and systems acquisition and development.
Publication Date: 2018
Fundamentals of Information Systems by Ralph M. Stair; George Reynolds Gain an overview of the core principles of IS and how it is practiced today as the concise, nine-chapter FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 9th edition combines the latest research with the most current coverage available. The book addresses analytics; big data; business intelligence; cloud computing; cybercrime and information system security; e-commerce; enterprise systems; ethical, legal, and social issues of information systems; mobile computing solutions; and systems acquisition and development. You learn how information systems can increase profits and reduce costs as you explore the latest information on artificial intelligence, change management, consumerization of information systems, data governance, energy and environmental concerns, global IS challenges, Internet of Everything, Internet censorship and net neutrality, IS careers, and virtual teams. Leading online MindTap help you further maximize success as an employee, decision maker, and business leader.
Publication Date: 2017

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