Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach

By Keri E. Pearlson, Dennis F. Galletta, Carol S. Saunders

Book Overview

Integrate IT with business strategy Now updated and revised, this Third Edition of Managing and Using Information Systems by Pearlson and Saunders arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage. This brief, yet complete, paperback provides a basic framework for understanding the relationships among business strategy, information systems, and organizational strategies. You'll learn how IT relates to organizational design and business strategy, how to recognize opportunities in the work environment, and how to apply current technologies in innovative ways. New Features of the Third Edition * New coverage of off-shoring * New coverage of IT portfolio management * Expanded coverage of management of security * Expanded coverage of Supply Chain Management (SCM) * Additional cases Cases are available with Business Extra Select Custom CoursePacks of cases and readings for each chapter are available via Wiley's Business Extra Select program. Go to www.wiley.com/college/bxs for more details.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471715387
• ISBN13: 9780471715382
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.0"