Modern Information Systems for Managers

By Hossein Bidgoli

For the first time in one comprehensive presentation, "Modern Information Systems for Managers" integrates some of the most recent and promising applications and technologies of information systems not found in current texts. Dr. Bidgoli's presentation offers several unique features to prepare future executives for effective utilization of information systems. The text presents coverage of the popular information systems technology within the context of information systems. Using this approach, Bidgoli has investigated all the important issues surrounding design and implementation of information systems including microcomputers, security issues, telecommunications and group support systems. The key features are: carefully examines new and future issues related to successful information systems design; gives the reader an understanding of upcoming technologies; contains a complete discussion of information systems analysis, design, and implementation; presents a comprehensive discussion or organizational, social, and legal impacts of information systems early in the text; each chapter contains learning objectives which leave the reader with a measurable goal; introduces various software products and their application to both micro and mainframe computers; and, each chapter concludes with 20 to 25 review questions. 'Practical Applications' presents numerous information systems applications in functional areas of business including: information systems in manufacturing, marketing, finance, human resource management, and strategic planning; internet and global information systems; decision support and executive information systems; group support systems; geographic information systems; multimedia and virtual reality; and, artificial intelligence and expert systems.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0120959704
• ISBN13: 9780120959709
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A must read!!!

Crucial for day-to-day managerial decision-making! Professor Hossein Bidgoli, in his 1997 publication, Modern Information Systems for Managers, addresses a wide range of MIS topics ranging from information systems basics to an in-depth discussion of topics such as geographical information systems, group support systems, total quality management and information systems reengineering. This book is suitable for MBA level and undergraduate MIS capstone courses, as well as for professional corporate level training courses. Modern Information Systems for Managers covers a broad range of topics ranging from basic information systems and computer literacy to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and expert systems. Major topics include: information systems basics, hardware and software concepts, database concepts, and a thorough discussion of the social and legal issues involved with the implementation and utilization of information systems. Artificial Intelligence topics include a thorough discussion of expert systems development. Through in-depth discussion and accompanying case examples, Professor Bidgoli presents the information in an easy to comprehend manner. Modern Information Systems for Managers is a must read for both IT managers and IT students. I have used this book in a classroom environment and students found it very easy to understand. This book is highly recommended for both professional and educational use.