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McNurlin (an information systems writer) and Sprague (U. of Hawaii) present this text on the management of information technology as it is practiced in contemporary organizations. The book is designed for use as a reference text by practicing managers and consultants, and undergraduate and graduate students who have had at least one information systems course. Major topics include leadership issues, management of the essential technologies, management of traditional system development, systems for supporting knowledge work, and moving into the new "electronic" economy. Changes from the fourth edition (published in 1998) to the fifth edition are not specified. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book deals with the management of information technology (IT) as it is being practiced in organizations today. It captures the material of current importance to information systems executives and organizes it around a framework that provides guidance to readers. In Information Systems Management in Practice, 5/E, a key element continues to be examples of innovative uses of IT in companies. A four-part organization covers numerous topics under the headings of leadership issues, managing the essential technologies, managing traditional system development, systems for supporting knowledge work, and moving into the new economy. Current content includes the Internet, e-business, knowledge management, outsourcing, supporting knowledge work and a wireless Internet. For information systems professionals.
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