Information Technology for Management: Improving Quality and Productivity

by Efraim Turban (Author), Ephraim McLean (Author), James Wetherbe (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.25

  This text demonstrates how to use information systems to solve management problems. It integrates international issues, strategy and innovation. By taking a practical managerial-oriented approach, the book demonstrates that information technology can be provided not only by information systems departments, but by end users as well. This edition features a theme that is integrated throughout the text emphasizing the use of networks and the Internet both within companies to improve communications between functional areas and, amongst companies to enhance communication with customers and suppliers. A variety of cases are included which highlight problems many corporations can encounter, as well as international cases, to illustrate how IT can be adapted to conform to other cultures. It also contains chapters on electronic commerce and economics of information technology, and covers technology and applications such as fuzzy logic, neural computing, and hypermedia.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $6.76

  A practical, managerial-oriented approach that shows how IT is used in organizations to improve quality and productivity Case studies highlight new technology and applications, including fuzzy logic, neural computing, and hypermedia Contains a variety of cases that emphasize problems many corporations encounter Features international cases, illustrating how IT can be adapted to other cultures

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.25

  A practical, managerial-oriented approach to show how IT is used in organizations for the improvement of quality and productivity. Contains a variety of cases which highlight problems many corporations encounter, as well as international cases, written by prominent international figures in the field, to illustrate how IT can be adapted to conform to other cultures. Substantial coverage of new technology and applications (e.g. fuzzy logic, neural computing, hypermedia). Icons highlight the use of functional areas of business, health care, and government, not-for profit agencies.