Information Systems: Foundation of E-Business

For MIS/IS courses for upper undergraduate and MBA, especially if e-commerce and e-business are covered. Information Systems, 4/E, emphasizes the essential role of information systems in the works systems through which todays businesses operate. Understanding information systems from a business perspective is essential for understanding e-commerce and e-business. *NEW- E-commerce and e-business are emphasized throughout the text. Chapter 1 defines e-business, the trends that support it and obstacles that undermine it. - Helps students recognize the essential role of information systems in e-commerce and e-business. *NEW- Improved framework for summarizing any computer-enabled system. This emphasizes alignment between business process, people, technology, and other elements. - Encourages students to see information technology as part of a work system. *NEW- Improved method for analyzing a system from a business professionals viewpoint. Chapter 2 presents an improved systems analysis approach based on principles that apply in any business situation. - Enables students to understand and apply the concepts to real-world situations. *NEW- E-business Security and Control. Chapter 13 prov