Information technology is ever-changing, and that means that those who are working, or planning to work, in the field of IT management must always be learning. In the new edition of the acclaimed Information Technology for Management, the latest developments in the real world of IT management are covered in detail thanks to the input of IT managers and practitioners from top companies and organizations from around the world.
Focusing on both the underlying technological developments in the field and the important business drivers performance, growth and sustainability—the text will help students explore and understand the vital importance of IT’s role vis-a-vis the three components of business performance improvement: people, processes, and technology. The book also features a blended learning approach that employs content that is presented visually, textually, and interactively to enable students with different learning styles to easily understand and retain information. Coverage of next technologies is up to date, including cutting-edged technologies, and case studies help to reinforce material in a way that few texts can.
Part 1 Reshaping Enterprises and Consumers in the On-Demand Economy
1 Disruptive IT Impacts Companies, Competition, and Careers
2 Information Systems, IT Architecture, Data Governance, and Cloud Computing
3 Data Management, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence
4 Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things
5 Cybersecurity and Risk Management Technology
Part 2 Winning, Engaging, and Retaining Consumers for Growth
6 Search, Semantic, and Recommendation Technology
7 Web 2.0 and Social Technology
8 Retail, E-commerce, and Mobile Commerce Technology
Part 3 Optimizing Performance, Processes, and Productivity
9 Functional Business Systems
10 Enterprise Systems
11 Data Visualization and Geographic Information Systems
Part 4 Managing Business Relationships, Projects, and Ethical Responsibilities
12 IT Strategy, Sourcing, and Strategic Technology Trends
13 Systems Development and Project Management
14 IT Ethics, Privacy, and Sustainability