Fundamentals of Information Systems

by Ralph M. Stair, George W. Reynolds

Combining the latest research and most current coverage available into a succinct nine chapters, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E equips students with a solid understanding of the core principles of IS and how it is practiced. The streamlined 560-page eighth edition features a wealth of new examples, figures, references, and cases as it covers the latest developments from the field--and highlights their impact on the rapidly changing role of today's IS professional. In addition to a stronger career emphasis, the text includes expanded coverage of mobile solutions, energy and environmental concerns, the increased use of cloud computing across the globe, and two cases per chapter. Learning firsthand how information systems can increase profits and reduce costs, students explore new information on e-commerce and enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, green computing, and other issues reshaping the industry. The text introduces the challenges and risks of computer crimes, hacking, and cyberterrorism. It also presents some of the most current research on virtual communities, global IS work solutions, and social networking. No matter where students' career paths may lead, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E and its resources can help them maximize their success as employees, decision makers, and business leaders.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 2, 2015

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