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Acknowledgements
About this Book
Changes from Previous Edition
1.1. Chapter Introduction
1.2. Information Systems
1.3. Information Systems Components
1.4. The Role of Information Systems
1.5. Technology in Professions
1.6. People and Information Systems
1.7. Information Systems in an Organization
1.8. Summary
1.9. Key Terms
1.10. Knowledge Check
2.1. Chapter Introduction
2.2. Digital Business Landscape
2.3. Technology Enabled Strategy
2.4. Competitive Advantage
2.5. Competitive Strategy
2.6. The Value Chain
2.7. Porter's Five Forces
2.8. The Danger of Relying on Technology
2.9. Summary
2.10. Key Terms
2.11. Knowledge Check
3.1. Chapter Introduction
3.2. Digital Devices
3.3. Personal Computer Tour
3.4. Processing Data
3.5. Storing Data
3.6. Computer Speed factors
3.7. Input and Output Devices
3.8. Trends in Personal Computing
3.9. PC Commoditization and E-Waste
3.10. Summary
3.11. Key Terms
3.12. Knowledge Check
4.1. Chapter Introduction
4.2. Operating Systems
4.3. Application Software
4.4. Desktop and Enterprise Software
4.5. Mobile Software
4.6. Obtaining Software
4.7. Open Source Software
4.8. Summary
4.9. Key Terms
4.10. Knowledge Check
5.1. Chapter Introduction
5.2. Big Data
5.3. Databases
5.4. Database Models
5.5. Data Hierarchy
5.6. Designing a Database
5.7. Why Databases?
5.8. Database Manipulation
5.9. Summary
5.10 Key Terms
5.11. Knowledge Check
6.1. Chapter Introduction
6.2. Communications Process
6.3. Networks
6.4. The Internet
6.5. A Packet's Journey
6.6. The Growth of High Speed Internet
6.7. Wireless Networking
6.8. Organizational Networking
6.9. Businesses Applications
6.10. Summary
6.11. Key Terms
6.12. Knowledge Check
7.1. Chapter Introduction
7.2. Systems Development
7.3. Systems Development Life Cycle
7.4. Other Development Methods
7.5. Feasibility
7.6. Design
7.7. Building a Mobile App
7.8. Programming
7.9. Build vs. Buy
7.10. Implementation and Maintenance
7.11. Summary
7.12. Key Terms
7.13. Knowledge Check
8.1. Chapter Introduction
8.2. Cybercrime
8.3. The Information Security Triad
8.4. Tools for Security
8.5. Prevention
8.6. Detection and Security Policies
8.7. Information Security
8.8. Summary
8.9. Key Terms
8.10. Knowledge Check
9.1. Chapter Introduction
9.2. Information Systems Ethics
9.3. Intellectual Property and Copyright
9.4. Patents and Trademarks
9.5. Privacy
9.6. Digital Divide
9.7. Other Social Impacts
9.8. Summary
9.9. Key Terms
9.10. Knowledge Check
10.1. Chapter Introduction
10.2. Definitions
10.3. E-Commerce Advantages and Disadvantages
10.4. Online Strategy
10.5. Types of E-Commerce
10.6. E-Commerce Models
10.7. E-Commerce Technology
10.8. Blockchain and Bitcoin
10.9. Trends
10.10. Summary
10.11 Key Terms
10.12. Knowledge Check
11.1. Chapter Introduction
11.2. Business Process
11.3. Business Process Management
11.4. Information Systems
11.5. Enterprise Resource Planning
11.6. Enterprise Systems
11.7. Summary
11.8. Key Terms
11.9. Knowledge Check
12.1. Chapter Introduction
12.2. Big Data
12.3. Managerial Decision Making
12.4. Decision Types
12.5. Decision Support Systems
12.6. Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
12.7. Data Analysis Projects
12.8. Analysis and Reporting Tools
12.9. Data Repositories
12.10. Summary
12.11. Key Terms
12.12. Knowledge Check
13.1. Introduction
13.2. AI Evolution
13.3. Machines, AI & Humans
13.4. Types of AI
13.5. Machine Learning and Deep Learning
13.6. Applications of AI
13.7. Extended Reality
13.8. Emerging Technology Trends
13.9.The Future: A Cautionary Approach?
13.10.Summary
13.11.Key Terms
13.12.Knowledge Check
Appendix A: Video Resources
Appendix B: Instructor Slide Decks
Appendix C: Test Banks
Versioning History
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