Preface, Acknowledgements, Managers and Information, The Information Systems Field, The Nature of Information and Decision Making, Frameworks for Information Systems, An Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems, Organizational Issues, The Impact of Information Systems on the Organization, Top Management and Information Systems, Computer Technology, Fundamentals of Computer Equipment, Computer Software, Computer Files and Data Structures and Data Bases, Future Trends, System Alternatives and Acquisition, Systems Analysis and Design, Introduction and Overview, Inception Through Specifications, Programming Through Installation, Project Management, Successful Implementation, Examples of Information Systems, General Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Special Management Concerns, Information System Issues for Management, Societal Implications, Glossary, Index.

Preface, Acknowledgements, Managers and Information, The Information Systems Field, The Nature of Information and Decision Making, Frameworks for Information Systems, An Overview of Computer-Based Information Systems, Organizational Issues, The Impact of Information Systems on the Organization, Top Management and Information Systems, Computer Technology, Fundamentals of Computer Equipment, Computer Software, Computer Files and Data Structures and Data Bases, Future Trends, System Alternatives and Acquisition, Systems Analysis and Design, Introduction and Overview, Inception Through Specifications, Programming Through Installation, Project Management, Successful Implementation, Examples of Information Systems, General Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Special Management Concerns, Information System Issues for Management, Societal Implications, Glossary, Index.