Information technology is at the centre of today's business environment. The increasing importance of e-commerce and the integration of information systems in all areas of a business means it is crucial for managers to understand and implement IS (information systems). This major text, now in its second edition, provides the skills and knowledge necessary to choose the right systems, and to develop and manage them effectively.
Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management assumes no prior knowledge of IS or IT, and emphasises the importance of IS to management decision making. It takes a 3 part structure: Part One covers hardware and software technologies; Part Two looks at information systems analysis and design; and Part Three describes the strategic management of IS. This successful format allows each section to be studied alongside individual modules, and enables students to focus clearly on specific areas and use the book for more than one course.

This book is suitable for college students, undergraduate degree and postgraduate students taking courses with modules in the practical IT skills of selection, implementation, management and use of BIS. The practical sections are also of use to managers in industry involved in the development and use of IS.

• Chapters on e-business applications and management
• New case studies in manufacturing, service and not-for-profit organisations and significant updates to all other cases
• Systems theory now integrated into introductory chapters and the simplification of other chapters ensures a succinct coverage of key topics
• Integration of topics such as the e-business concept, knowledge management, new digital technologies, drivers and barriers impacting e-business adoption, user-centred web-design and legal and ethical issues of Internet usage
•  Improved navigation with chapter introduction and clear cross-referencing to case studies and main text. 
• A range of interactive features including activities, self-assessment exercises, essay questions, discussion questions, focus-on sections and examination questions aid both students and lecturers in testing knowledge, and developing independent discussion and research
• Lecturers have access to a password-protected site with an e-mail link to the authors, a downloadable version of the Lecturer's Guide, and OHP masters.