Principles of Information Systems

Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

Cengage Learning, Jan 7, 2009 - Computers - 652 pages

Now thoroughly streamlined and revised, PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Ninth Edition, retains the overall vision and framework that made the previous editions so popular while eliminating outdated topics and updating information, examples, and case studies. In just 600 pages, accomplished authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds cover IS principles and their real-world applications using timely, current business examples and hands-on activities. Regardless of their majors, students can use this book to understand and practice IS principles so they can function more effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders.
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About the author

Ralph Stair received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.B.A. from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He has taught at the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, the University of New Orleans, and Florida State University. He has taught several courses through Florida State University's Study Abroad Program in London. Throughout the years, Dr. Stair has focused his teaching and research on information systems. He has endowed the Ralph Stair Prize in Innovative Education at Florida State University. He also provided funding for the Stair-Harkrider scholarship and the Ralph Stair Prize in Academic Improvement at his high school in Wisconsin.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Principles of Information Systems; Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2010 Series; SAM 2010 Compatible Products Series
• Authors: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
• Edition: 9, illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009
• ISBN: 0324665288, 9780324665284
• Length: 652 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Information Technology; Computers / Management Information Systems