A thorough and practical guide to IT management practices and issues. Through an approach that offers up-to-date chapter content and full-length case studies, Managing Information Technology presents in-depth coverage on IS management practices and technology trends. 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. Basic Systems Concepts and Tools Chapter 9. Methodologies for Custom Software Development Chapter 10. Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages Chapter 11. IT Project Management PART IV: THE INFORMATION MANGEMENT SYSTEM Chapter 12. Planning Information Systems Resources Chapter 13. Leading the Information Systems Function Chapter 14. Information Security Chapter 15. Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues