This book is a good general introduction into the area of MIS. It explains basic definitions and provides an organizational hierarchy or framework for strategic systems, MIS, Knowledge-based systems and artificial intelligence, operational systems etc. It is a good introduction to MIS as an overall framework to apply the technology. This book is not for techical administrators; however, it is an ideal resource for the non-technical manager who oversee a technical team, a technical business, or who wants to see the business grow using MIS processes. This book is laid out in a very systematical and logical format, which allows the reader to reference the book "ala carte" style. This is a good general overview source concerning the Information Technology industry. Because it is well written and clearly defines the key elements of Management Information Systems, it is a great desk reference for any business oriented manager or sales rep.
This book is a good general introduction into the area of MIS. It explains basic definitions and provides an organizational hierarchy or framework for strategic systems, MIS, Knowledge-based systems and artificial intelligence, operational systems etc. It is a good introduction to MIS as an overall framework to apply the technology. This book is not for techical administrators; however, it is an ideal resource for the non-technical manager who oversee a technical team, a technical business, or who wants to see the business grow using MIS processes. This book is laid out in a very systematical and logical format, which allows the reader to reference the book "ala carte" style. This is a good general overview source concerning the Information Technology industry. Because it is well written and clearly defines the key elements of Management Information Systems, it is a great desk reference for any business oriented manager or sales rep.