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An Introduction to Information Systems

An Introduction to Information Systems

by David Whiteley (Author)

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Synopsis

A clear, student-friendly and engaging introduction to how information technology is used in business. Featuring several case studies, video interviews, thorough pedagogy and completely up-to-date chapters, this textbook will be a core resource for undergraduate students of Business Information Systems, a compulsory module in business degrees.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 396
 Edition: 2013
 Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 03 May 2013
ISBN 10: 0230370500
ISBN 13: 9780230370500
Book Overview: The clarity will hit the market it is aimed at. It is a very well written and constructed book. It is not overly technical, the language is appropriate and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the topic discussed. ... I will be recommending this book. It will meet the requirements of my students very well. - Alistair Beere, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK A very clearly written and well structured text incorporating relevant examples... I can see myself adopting this text for my UG students - Matt Glowatz, UCD School of Business, Ireland I like the look and feel of the manuscript. It has a different angle through the introduction of a real-life system. - Carl Marnewick, University of Johannesburg, South Africa The approach is good and suitable for my students who do not have a strong computer science/maths background. It doesn't make assumptions about how much background knowledge they have. ... Very strong information, well explained and detailed, not much left out at all in the topics a good coverage of the necessary content with engaging easy to understand case studies. - Marie-Louise van der Klooster, Deakin University, Australia

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The clarity will hit the market it is aimed at. It is a very well written and constructed book. It is not overly technical, the language is appropriate and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the topic discussed. ... I will be recommending this book. It will meet the requirements of my students very well. - Alistair Beere, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK A very clearly written and well structured text incorporating relevant examples... I can see myself adopting this text for my UG students - Matt Glowatz, UCD School of Business, Ireland I like the look and feel of the manuscript. It has a different angle through the introduction of a real-life system. - Carl Marnewick, University of Johannesburg, South Africa The approach is good and suitable for my students who do not have a strong computer science/maths background. It doesn't make assumptions about how much background knowledge they have. ... Very strong information, well explained and detailed, not much left out at all in the topics a good coverage of the necessary content with engaging easy to understand case studies. - Marie-Louise van der Klooster, Deakin University, Australia
Author Bio
David Whiteley, formerly Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, has taught Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design and e-Commerce for the last twenty years. Prior to moving to academia David spent over twenty years in the computing industry as a programmer, system analyst and project manager.