Fundamentals of Information Systems with CD

by George Reynolds

Equipping you with a solid understanding of the core principles of IS and how it is practiced, the brief FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E covers the latest developments from the field and their impact on the rapidly changing role of today's IS professional. A concise nine chapters, this streamlined book includes expansive coverage of mobile solutions, energy and environmental concerns, cloud computing, IS careers, virtual communities, global IS work solutions, and social networking. You learn firsthand how information systems can increase profits and reduce costs as you explore new information on e-commerce and enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, green computing, and other issues reshaping the industry. The book also introduces the challenges and risks of computer crimes, hacking, and cyberterrorism. A long-running example illustrates how technology was used in the design, development, and production of this book. No matter where your career path may lead, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E can help you maximize your success as an employee, a decision maker, and a business leader.

Genres: Library Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction

Paperback

About the author

George Reynolds was a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and polygamist, eventually becoming the named party to the U.S. Supreme Court Case Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 (1878), which held that religious duty was not a suitable defense to a criminal indictment.

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