Focused on the needs of the Business and Management students, this text is comprehensive and builds up understanding in an integrated coherent way. Assuming no prior knowledge, and with a strong theoretical underpinning, coupled with practical application and case studies, it makes high level material accessible to newcomers to the discipline.
Developed in consultancy with Chris Sauer (Fellow in Information Management, Said Business School, Oxford) and Robert Galliers (Provost and V-P for academic affairs, Bentley College, USA and visiting professor at LSE). This text has excellent pedagogy and ancillaries, including practical case studies to help students apply knowledge, and an extensive companion website.
'An interesting and original approach to information systems that combines business relevance with a sound theoretical foundation.' – MARTIN RICH, Cass Business School, UK
'A book to recommend. The author engages positively with the reader through continuous provision of examples, exercises and brilliant diagrams.' – LAURA CAMPOY, University of the West of England, UK
'A great resource for Business Information Systems students and practitioners alike, this text brings contemporary theory and practice to life with useful case studies and practical examples.' – JULIAN COLEMAN, University of Bolton, UK
'Learning outcomes, case reviews and projects are extremely good; the Case Study Matrix is excellent.' – ULF HŐGLIND, Swedish Business School at Örebro University, Sweden
'Covers a wide range of essential topics and helps students understand the relationship between information systems and business
performance. Each chapter has a clear pedagogical layout to help students conceptualise and apply theory.' – VLADLENA BENSON, Kingston University, UK
'A fresh and timely approach to the subject, this interesting and stimulating textbook is both challenging and mentally satisfying. It explains and justifies key processes fundamental to students' future roles in the workplace.' – GORDON HARRIS, University of Exeter Business School, UK
Message to Students
Message to Lecturers
About the Book
Introduction: The Domain of Business Information Systems
PART I: KEY CONCEPTS
Organizations and Systems
Data, Information and Knowledge
Information Systems
PART II: UNDERSTANDING ICT
Communication Infrastructure
ICT Systems Infrastructure
PART III: APPLYING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO BUSINESS
The Business Environment
Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce
Assessing the Use and Impact of Information Systems
PART IV: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
Planning, Strategy and Management
Services, Projects and Operations
Development
Conclusion: Successful Informatics Practice
Case Material Matrix
Case Material
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
PAUL BEYNON-DAVIES is Professor of Business Informatics at the Cardiff Business School at Cardiff University, UK. He spent several years in the ICT industry and is the author of a number of highly successful books including Information Systems, Information Systems Development and Database Systems.
Description
Focused on the needs of the Business and Management students, this text is comprehensive and builds up understanding in an integrated coherent way. Assuming no prior knowledge, and with a strong theoretical underpinning, coupled with practical application and case studies, it makes high level material accessible to newcomers to the discipline.
Developed in consultancy with Chris Sauer (Fellow in Information Management, Said Business School, Oxford) and Robert Galliers (Provost and V-P for academic affairs, Bentley College, USA and visiting professor at LSE). This text has excellent pedagogy and ancillaries, including practical case studies to help students apply knowledge, and an extensive companion website.
Reviews
'An interesting and original approach to information systems that combines business relevance with a sound theoretical foundation.' – MARTIN RICH, Cass Business School, UK
'A book to recommend. The author engages positively with the reader through continuous provision of examples, exercises and brilliant diagrams.' – LAURA CAMPOY, University of the West of England, UK
'A great resource for Business Information Systems students and practitioners alike, this text brings contemporary theory and practice to life with useful case studies and practical examples.' – JULIAN COLEMAN, University of Bolton, UK
'Learning outcomes, case reviews and projects are extremely good; the Case Study Matrix is excellent.' – ULF HŐGLIND, Swedish Business School at Örebro University, Sweden
'Covers a wide range of essential topics and helps students understand the relationship between information systems and business
performance. Each chapter has a clear pedagogical layout to help students conceptualise and apply theory.' – VLADLENA BENSON, Kingston University, UK
'A fresh and timely approach to the subject, this interesting and stimulating textbook is both challenging and mentally satisfying. It explains and justifies key processes fundamental to students' future roles in the workplace.' – GORDON HARRIS, University of Exeter Business School, UK
Contents
Message to Students
Message to Lecturers
About the Book
Introduction: The Domain of Business Information Systems
PART I: KEY CONCEPTS
Organizations and Systems
Data, Information and Knowledge
Information Systems
PART II: UNDERSTANDING ICT
Communication Infrastructure
ICT Systems Infrastructure
PART III: APPLYING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO BUSINESS
The Business Environment
Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce
Assessing the Use and Impact of Information Systems
PART IV: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS
Planning, Strategy and Management
Services, Projects and Operations
Development
Conclusion: Successful Informatics Practice
Case Material Matrix
Case Material
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Authors
PAUL BEYNON-DAVIES is Professor of Business Informatics at the Cardiff Business School at Cardiff University, UK. He spent several years in the ICT industry and is the author of a number of highly successful books including Information Systems, Information Systems Development and Database Systems.
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