Managing Information Technology

For graduate and executive level MIS students, and practicing IS managers. A thorough and practical guide to IT management practices and issues. Managing Information Technology provides comprehensive coverage of IS management practices and technology trends for advanced students and managers. Through an approach that offers up-to-date chapter content and full-length case studies, this text presents a unique set of materials that educators can customize to their students' needs. The sixth edition has been thoroughly updated and streamlined to reflect current IS practices.PART I: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chapter 1. Managing IT in a Digital World Chapter 2. Computer Systems Chapter 3. Telecommunications and Networking Chapter 4. The Data Resource PART II: APPLYING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chapter 5. Enterprise Systems Chapter 6. Managerial Support Systems Chapter 7. E-Business Systems PART III: ACQUIRING INFORMATION SYSTEMS Chapter 8. Methodologies for Custom Software Development Chapter 9. Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages Chapter 10. IT Project Management PART IV: THE INFORMATION MANGEMENT SYSTEM Chapter 11. Planning Information Systems Resources Chapter 12. Leading the Information Systems Function Chapter 13. Information Security Chapter 14. Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues