Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. The Modern Organization: Functioning in a Global Environment -- Chapter 2. Information Systems and the Modern Organization -- Chapter 3. Information Systems: Ethics, Privacy and Security -- Chapter 4. Managing Knowledge and Data -- Chapter 5. Network Applications, Web 2.0, Distance Learning, and Telecommuting -- Chapter 6. Electronic Commerce: Applications and Issues -- Chapter 7. Wireless Technologies and the Modern Organization -- Chapter 8. Information Systems that Support Organizations --Chapter 9. Information Systems, Management, and Decision Making -- Chapter 10. Planning for, Acquiring, and Maintaining Information Systems -- Technology Guide 1. Computer Hardware -- Technology Guide 2. Computer Software -- Technology Guide 3. How to Protect Your Information Assets -- Technology Guide 4. Telecommunication and Network Fundamentals --Technology Guide 5. The Internet and the World Wide Web.

Rainer, Turban, Introduction to information system will answer this questions for you. In every chapter, you will see how real global businesses use technology and information systems to increase their profitability, gain market share, improve their customer services and manage their daily operations. In other words, information systems provide the foundation for business.