Principles of Business Information Systems 4th Edition by Ralph Stair, George Reynolds, Thomas Chesney ISBN 9781473774605 1473774608

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ISBN 10: 1473774608
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Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds, Thomas Chesney

Principles of Business Information Systems 4th Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Overview
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Information Systems
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Information Systems?
1.1 What Is an Information System?
1.2 Business Information Systems
1.3 Systems Development
1.4 Information Systems in Society, Business and Industry
1.5 Global Challenges in Information Systems
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Boaty McBoatface: The Online Survey That Went Viral
Case Two: Health Information Systems in South Africa
Case Three: Australian Drones Join the Postal Service
Notes
Chapter 2: Information Systems in Organizations
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Information Systems in Organizations?
2.1 An Introduction to Organizations
2.2 Competitive Advantage
2.3 Evaluating IS
2.4 Careers in Information Systems
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Nailed It! Instagram and Cloud Computing Ensure Success
Case Two: Crosswords and Cybersecurity
Case Three: Raining Wine from the Cloud
Notes
World Views Case: ABAZONG Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd Helps Organizations and Users with Information Security Consultation and Training Awareness
Part 2: Information Technology Concepts
Chapter 3: Hardware: Input, Processing, Output and Storage Devices
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Hardware?
3.1 Computer Systems: Integrating the Power of Technology
3.2 Processing and Memory Devices: Power, Speed and Capacity
3.3 Secondary Storage
3.4 Input and Output Devices: The Gateway to Computer Systems
3.5 Computer System Types
3.6 Green Computing
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Moore’s Law about to Be Overturned
Case Two: Sen.Se Is Helping to Create the Internet of Things
Case Three: The E30 Computer
Notes
Chapter 4: Software: Systems and Application Software
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Systems and Application Software?
4.1 An Overview of Software
4.2 Systems Software
4.3 Application Software
4.4 Programming Languages
4.5 Software Issues and Trends
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Software Cuts Legal Costs
Case Two: Ready. Steady. Go!
Case Three: Software Error Dooms Spacecraft
Notes
Chapter 5: Organizing and Storing Data
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Organizing Data?
5.1 Data Management and Data Modelling
5.2 Database Management Systems
5.3 Database Applications
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Click Here to Reset Your Password
Case Two: Machine Learning: How Many Books Have You Read?
Case Three: Protect Your Data: Life Is Valuable
Notes
Chapter 6: Computer Networks
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Computer Networks?
6.1 Telecommunications
6.2 Networks and Distributed Processing
6.3 The Internet
6.4 Internet Applications
6.5 Intranets and Extranets
6.5 The Internet of Things
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Instant Messaging Is Easier to Secure Than Email
Case Two: Anatomy of a Hack
Case Three: Digital Cartography Gets It Wrong
Notes
World Views Case: IT Purchase Decisions: What Should You Buy?
Part 3: Business Information Systems
Chapter 7: Operational Systems
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Operational Systems?
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Enterprise Resource Planning
7.3 Transaction Processing Systems
7.4 Traditional Transaction Processing Applications
7.5 Electronic and Mobile Commerce
7.6 Production and Supply Chain Management
7.7 Customer Relationship Management and Sales Ordering
7.8 Financial and Managerial Accounting
7.9 International Issues Associated with Operational Systems
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Non-Linear Presentations
Case Two: When Stock Becomes a Liability
Case Three: Netflix Analytics Creates Content That We’ll Watch
Notes
Chapter 8: Management Information and Decision Support Systems
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems?
8.1 Decision Making and Problem Solving
8.2 An Overview of Management Information Systems
8.3 Functional MIS
8.4 Decision Support Systems
8.5 Group Support Systems
8.6 Executive Support Systems
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Smart Meters Capture Big Data For Energy Decisions
Case Two: Taking Designs into the Next Dimension
Case Three: Using Agent Modelling as a Decision Support Tool
Notes
Chapter 9: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems?
9.1 Knowledge Management Systems
9.2 Artificial Intelligence
9.3 Expert Systems
9.4 Virtual Reality
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: A ‘Soft’ Octopus Robot
Case Two: 360 Degrees Video Makes Virtual Reality Accessible
Case Three: Game-Show-Winning AI Now Diagnoses Rare Diseases
Notes
Chapter 10: Pervasive Computing
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Pervasive Computing?
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Wireless Internet Access
10.3 Mobile Devices
10.4 Computer Supported Cooperative Work
10.5 More Applications of Electronic and Mobile Commerce
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Someone to Share a Journey With
Case Two: Kids Finally Get a Real Magic Wand at Disney
Case Three: Let’s Play and Become Famous
Notes
World Views Case: Information Systems at Damelin, South Africa
Part 4: Systems Development
Chapter 11: Systems Analysis
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Systems Analysis?
11.1 An Overview of Systems Development
11.2 Systems Development Lifecycles
11.3 Factors Affecting System Development Success
11.4 Systems Investigation
11.5 Systems Analysis
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Hackathon Culture
Case Two: Failover from Amazon
Case Three: The Internet of Bananas 1.0
Notes
Chapter 12: Systems Design and Implementation
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Systems Design and Implementation?
12.1 Systems Design
12.2 Systems Implementation
12.3 Systems Operation and Maintenance
12.4 Systems Review
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Open-Source Project Aims to Create Artificial Life
Case Two: Build Your Own Robot
Case Three: GitHub
Notes
World Views Case: Systems Development at Damelin, South Africa
Part 5: Information Systems in Business and Society
Chapter 13: Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Information Systems
Principles
Learning Objectives
Why Learn about Security, Privacy and Ethical Issues in Info?
13.1 Computer Waste and Mistakes
13.2 Computer Crime
13.3 Preventing Computer-Related Crime
13.4 Privacy
13.5 Relevant Laws Governing Use of Technology
13.6 The Work Environment
13.7 Ethical Issues in Information Systems
Summary
Self-Assessment Test
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Web Exercises
Case One: Open-Access Pirates
Case Two: The Encryption Row Is Back
Case Three: On Patrol with the Love Police
Notes
World Views Case: Facebook: A Platform for Cyberbullying and Cyber Racism or Not?
Answers to Self-Assessment Tests
Glossary
Index

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