Introduction to Information Systems, Global Edition (2^nd Ed.)

A fresh, contemporary, active introduction to information systems

Introduction to Information Systems provides invaluable help for learning the knowledge and skills related to information systems. In it, students see clearly what information systems are all about and why they are so fundamental to business and society.

Packed with revelations about business strategies, technology trends and innovations?plus tips to help students work smarter, and more efficiently? Introduction to Information Systems provides a better teaching and learning experience?for you and your students. Here?s how:

• A focus on reaching all students, recognising changing student roles, and showing clearly where the knowledge of information systems skills can take them.
• Helping students see beyond today?s classrooms and into today?s varied world.
• End-of-book comprehensive case studies show students the concepts in action.

A focus on reaching all students, recognising changing student roles, and showing clearly where the knowledge of information systems skills can take them

• The Human Element in Information Systems: The fresh perspective this text brings to an introduction course on information systems combines comprehensive, up-to-date coverage with a stronger focus on the human element in businesses, nonprofits, and other organisations. All the major topics are covered in a rigorous way, and enriched with probing discussions about the roles people play in building, shaping, implementing, and sometimes obstructing information systems.
• Reaching a Changing Student Body: Recognising the growth in the number of women, minorities, international students, online students, and nontraditional studies who enroll in this course, the text draws on examples and settings that will resonate with these groups and make the connections.
• Changing Student Roles: This text recognises that while some students will become information systems managers, many more will enter professions as consultants, business analysts, accountants, marketing professionals, talent development specialists, volunteers, virtual team leaders, forensic experts, legal advisors, and project managers, while also introducing emerging professions, such as data scientists. These roles are featured in the text’s examples, case studies, and simulations.
• Inspiring Students to Pursue Promising Careers: With the goal of conveying the excitement and potential of the field of information systems, the text includes countless examples of how savvy men and women leverage information systems to transform organisations, and even build new empires. Included are many job descriptions, job growth rates, and projected salaries.
• Working Smarter Not Harder–Productivity Tips for Students: Each chapter includes several “Productivity Tips” that suggest ways students can improve their own