Fundamentals of Information Systems

by Ralph M. Stair

Gain a solid understanding of today's fundamentals of information systems with the most current, concise overview from leading authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E relies upon nine brief, captivating chapters to explore the core principles of IS and examine how it's practiced today. Readers gain a strong grasp of the latest developments and their impact on the rapidly changing role of today's IS professional. As many as 140 new examples and references in each chapter keep the presentation as current as possible. New discussion focuses on the increased use of cloud computing throughout the world and the latest in mobile solutions and challenges in IS today. Readers see, first-hand, how information systems can increase profits and reduce costs as they review new information on e-commerce and enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, green computing, and other issues reshaping IS today. Expanded materials introduce the increasing challenges of computer crimes and hacking as well as cyberterrorism. This edition presents some of the most recent research on virtual communities and global IS work solutions as well as the growing importance of social networking. No matter what your career plans, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E can equip you to function more effectively as an employee, manager, or decision maker in business today.Important Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Genres: Library Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction

560 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Sneha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh
2.5 Stars

[Lisa McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fundamentals of Information Systems is now in its ninth edition and I have learnt from both the previous versions for my college courses. This book is able to encapsulate the necessary knowledge for understanding broad and specific concepts attached to systems. Lot of stuff from this book was also useful in my learning of technology management course that i signed up for. I was especially fond of the ethics chapters and, on looking up, I found that George Reynolds is a author par excellence about ethics.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a survey of information systems, with helpful definitions and examples. However, the discussion of individual systems and technologies don't seem authoritative or perceptive of future trends. I don't think there should be more details necessarily, but the topics are sort of cobbled together without a strong context of how these technologies and systems will change.

If you were to just read the Wikipedia entries on software, business intelligence, and databases, for instance, you'd have a better working definitions of these ideas.

Make sure to buy the latest version of this book, because the terminology and topics covered will quickly become dated.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book broke down information systems very good. It even described real world instances where you would use certain systems. It was very informative and easy to understand. I would defiantly recommend if you want to learn management tools most likely used in your company. It just breaks down why you would use it not really train how to use specific systems, just to be clear. It explains when and why not how. But still very detailed in how to utilize each system.

[Nasser Almutawa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book if you would like have strong base of Information system.

[Bradley Woods]

Critical basic info for all IT professionals but boring and dry as to be expected.

[Teri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for Grad school class. I do not know much to compare it to but it was okay.

[Ahmed Naser]

good