Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach

Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach

by KeriE.Pearlson (Author)

Synopsis

This book arms non technical managers with the insights and information they need to become knowledgeable participants in their companies information system resources decision--making. It provides them with a framework for understanding how businesses use and manage information, acquaints them with the key information technologies, and provides them with a working familiarity with MIS, project management, information architecture, and other key components of information systems organization. Readers also learn proven strategies for integrating IT with business strategies to create competitive advantages for their organizations.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 278
Edition: International student edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 17 Jan 2001

ISBN 10: 0471320013
ISBN 13: 9780471320012

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Description: This book arms non-technical managers with the insights and knowledge they need to become active participants in information systems decisions. They'll learn how IT relates to the organization, its overall strategy, and the individual; how information is managed in todya's organizations; how to recognize opportunities; and how to apply current technologies in new and innovative ways.
Author Bio
Dr. Keri E. Pearlson is the President of KP Partners, a consultancy to both small and large businesses in the area of strategic use of information systems and organizational design. She is also the President of the Zero Time Institute, dedicated to researching and coaching businesses in successful strategies for the new economy. She specializes in executive education programs, seminars, briefing, and management coaching. She serves on the Board of directors of I--Teams.com and Intelligent Learning Systems. Dr. Pearlson holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Management Information Systems from the Harvard Business School and both a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering Management and a Bachelors Degree in Applied Mathematics from Stanford University.