Fundamentals of Information Systems, Second Edition - Softcover
Fundamentals of Information Systems, Second Edition continues to offer concise nine-chapter overview of information systems. Information technologies and the strategies for managing them change quickly, but the principles that guide both often remain timeless. These principles form the backbone of this comprehensive survey of the field, designed for a student's first course in information technology. By presenting the details and the big picture, Ralph Stair and George Reynolds put the lessons of managing information systems into an understandable context. This new Second Edition offers completely updated coverage as well as an increased focus on the effects of globalization. Readers get the necessary foundation in information systems-a base needed by every businessperson, regardless of his or her specialization.
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About the Author:
Ralph Stair received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.B.A. from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He has taught at the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, the University of New Orleans, and Florida State University. He has taught several courses through Florida State University's Study Abroad Program in London. Throughout the years, Dr. Stair has focused his teaching and research on information systems. He has endowed the Ralph Stair Prize in Innovative Education at Florida State University. He also provided funding for the Stair-Harkrider scholarship and the Ralph Stair Prize in Academic Improvement at his high school in Wisconsin.
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"The suite of end-of-chapter material, ranging from self-assessment test to a variety of practical exercises and case scenarios provides a solid learning path from theory to application. We currently use the text. When compared to other introductory IS textbooks that I have recently reviewed, the revised FOIS ranks at the top." - David Anyiwo, Bowie State
"The examples are very current and interesting. There are more than enough exercises, activities, and cases. The professor of the course has a substantial amount of activities to choose from. Including three cases for this chapter is remarkable; most IS texts don't have but one, maybe two, cases at the end." - Cynthia Barnes, Lamar University
"Students absolutely love the subjects of computer crime and privacy in particular, which are "exploding" at this time." - John Melrose, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
"The examples are very current and interesting. There are more than enough exercises, activities, and cases. The professor of the course has a substantial amount of activities to choose from. Including three cases for this chapter is remarkable; most IS texts don't have but one, maybe two, cases at the end." - Cynthia Barnes, Lamar University
"Students absolutely love the subjects of computer crime and privacy in particular, which are "exploding" at this time." - John Melrose, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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- PublisherCourse Technology
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0619064919
- ISBN 13 9780619064914
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages432
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Fundamentals Of Information Systems
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