A clear, student-friendly and engaging introduction to how information technology is used in business. Featuring several case studies, video interviews, thorough pedagogy and completely up-to-date chapters, this textbook will be a core resource for undergraduate students of Business Information Systems, a compulsory module in business degrees.

As digital transformation becomes increasingly central to effective corporate strategy, today's students must learn how information systems provide the foundation for modern business enterprises. Known for its rich Canadian content and focus on active learning, Introduction to Information Systems, Sixth Canadian Edition shows students how they can use IS to help their current or future employers increase profitability, improve customer service, manage daily operations, and drive impact in their markets. This course demonstrates that IT is the backbone of any business, whether a student is majoring in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, production/operations management, or MIS. In short, students will learn how information systems provide the foundation for all modern organizations, whether they are public sector, private sector, for-profit, or not-for-profit.

The goal of Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Edition remains the same: to teach all business majors, especially undergraduate ones, how to use information technology to master their current or future jobs and to help ensure the success of their organization. To accomplish this goal, this text helps students to become informed users; that is, persons knowledgeable about information systems and information technology. The focus is not on merely learning the concepts of IT but rather on applying those concepts to facilitate business processes. The authors concentrate on placing information systems in the context of business, so that students will more readily grasp the concepts presented in the text. The theme of this book is What's In IT for Me? This question is asked by all students who take this course. The book will show you that IT is the backbone of any business, whether a student is majoring in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Production/Operations Management. Information for the Management Information Systems (MIS) major is also included.

Introduction to Information Systems, 9th Edition delivers an essential resource for undergraduate business majors seeking ways to harness information technology systems to succeed in their current or future jobs. The book assists readers in developing a foundational understanding of information systems and technology and apply it to common business problems. This International Adaptation covers applications of the latest technologies with the addition of new cases from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and Asia-Pacific countries. It focuses on global business environment for students to understand the norms of using technology while operating on online platforms for exploring new avenues in different geographical locations. The book includes real business scenarios of how latest technologies such as Big Data, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and IoT are perceived and adopted across countries. New cases highlight key technology issues faced by organizations such as designing and implementing IT security policies, dealing with ethical dilemma of securing customer data, moving IT infrastructure to cloud, and identifying how AI can be used to improve the efficiency of business operations.

This book is designed to be a survey of the essential topics of Information Systems. The material covers important topics that drive computing and information technology today. The book is broken down into sections that cover a survey of essential areas of information systems. These topics include:- An introduction and overview of computer hardware- How software is built by industry today using the software development lifecycle.- Cloud computing and the services that are offered by the leading vendors on the market today- Computer security and,- The future of computing and more.This book is designed for anyone who wants to have more information about the information technology field and is ideal for someone just getting started. The course will give you a solid understanding of many of the concepts that drive one of the most important industries in today's world.

WHATS IN IT FOR ME? Information technology lives all around us-in how we communicate, how we do business, how we shop, and how we learn. Smart phones, iPods, PDAs, and wireless devices dominate our lives, and yet it's all too easy for students to take information technology for granted. Rainer and Turban's Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd edition helps make Information Technology come alive in the classroom. This text takes students where IT lives-in today's businesses and in our daily lives while helping students understand how valuable information technology is to their future careers. The new edition provides concise and accessible coverage of core IT topics while connecting these topics to Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Human resources, and Operations, so students can discover how critical IT is to each functional area and every business. Also available with this edition is WileyPLUS - a powerful online tool that provides instructors and students with an integrated suite of teaching and learning resources in one easy-to-use website. The WileyPLUS course for Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd edition includes animated tutorials in Microsoft Office 2007, with iPod content and podcasts of chapter summaries provided by author Kelly Rainer.

"This concise and well-organized discussion of the core IT topics offers succinct coverage and shorter chapters to make the material accessible Covers unique and diversified examples from different disciplines, industries, and companies Shows how IT facilitates exporting and importing, managing multinational companies, and electronic trading around the globe"--Résumé de l'éditeur.

This work examines a five-level framework that is used to describe the stages of information systems development. It has been revised to reflect the movement towards enterprise-wide business, and looks at the major topics covered in a first course.

The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. 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.