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Condition: New. Language: English. Brand new Book. For undergraduate courses in management information systems A modern, case study-based exploration of Management Information Systems. Information Systems Today: Managing in a Digital World opens each chapter with a case study so students can quickly understand how and why information systems are essential in today's evolving business landscape.

The authors selected cases that highlight real-world companies, technologies, and issues that illuminate the chapter topics. Aligning major concepts with the latest trends, the Eighth Edition explores how the rise of mobile computing, cloud computing, social media, the Internet of Things, and Big Data a ect information systems. Valacich and Schneider continue to use real-world examples to further illustrate key points and help students retain valuable insights.

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Username Password Forgot your username or password? You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. Description This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. For undergraduate courses in management information systems A modern, case study-based exploration of Management Information Systems.

About the Book Vivid case studies throughout the text illustrate concepts in action. Opening cases begin chapters with real-world companies, technologies, and issues that illuminate the chapter topic. Green IT cases present environmental issues that arise from the use of information systems, such as online shopping.

Security Matters cases explore current issues and threats that come about due to ubiquitous use of information systems, such as the extramarital dating website Ashley Madison. Brief cases embedded in the text explore critical issues related to modern information systems and come with insightful discussion questions to support assignments and create dialogue among classmates.

End-of-chapter cases reinforce lessons by presenting two real-world cases that mirror primary content in each chapter. Intuitive organization and engaging elements help students preview, review, and retain essential information.

Each chapter includes: Coming Attractions , an in-depth look at innovations on the horizon likely to have a major impact on organizations and society When Things Go Wrong , an invaluable exploration of what companies and organizations have done when information systems didnt go according to plan Whos Going Mobile , an examination of the growing importance of mobile devices as they relate to information systems Ethical Dilemma , a closer look at contemporary dilemmas concerning ethical business practices Industry Analysis , an investigation into how a particular industry adapts to the new rules of operation in a digital world Key Players , a closer look at leading organizations that have led the way and changed the game for others in the digital realm REVISED!

End-of-chapter materials , such as key terms, study questions, and innovative exercises that accommodate diverse teaching and learning styles UPDATED! Chapter 1: Provides new content on globalization and societal issues in the digital world, and how IT megatrends fuel and address these issues. Chapter 2: New content describes how information systems enable innovative business models. Chapter 3: Updated content focuses on the need for reliable, adaptable, and scalable infrastructure to support modern organizations.

Chapter 4: Updated content includes expanded coverage of e-finance, fintech, and e-commerce issues. Chapter 5: Discussion centers around the need for organizational communication, providing updated content about how teams collaborate using both traditional and modern communication tools. Chapter 6: Extended coverage of business intelligence and advanced analytics, with a more in-depth discussion about machine learning, predictive modeling, AI, unstructured data analytics, and spatial decision support.

Chapter 8: New content provides more timely discussion on business-to-business e-commerce, supply chain management, and customer relationship management CRM. Chapter 9: Updated content gives extended coverage to alternative system development methodologies. Live-in-the-Application Excel and Access Grader Projects: Give students hands-on experience with the kind of software they will use in business to strengthen their ability to analyze a problem and implement a solution using these applications.

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