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Principles of Information Systems, Fifth Edition
Principles of Information Systems Fifth Edition Author:Ralph M. Stair, George W. Reynolds Information technologies and strategies for managing them can change rapidly, but the information systems principles guiding both remain timeless. These principles continue to form the backbone of this textbook and are used to guide readers through every chapter. By presenting the details and the big picture, Ralph Stair and George Reynolds put ... more »the lessons of managing information systems into an understandable and memorable context. Each chapter starts with Learning Objectives clearly tied to principles, and it is these principles that link the tools and concepts together throughout. This Fifth Edition also offers completely updated coverage as well as an increased focus on electronic commerce and information systems. => This standard-setting text has been thoroughly updated to include the most current technologies in hardware, software, and telecommunications, and electronic commerce. => A new section on specialized information systems brings together topics in management information systems and decision support systems. => Electronic commerce coverage is provided in an entire chapter devoted to the topic as well as in relevant sections in other chapters.« less