Fundamentals of Information Systems

Now in its fifth edition, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS continues to offer a concise overview of information systems fundamentals in a short, nine–chapter format. Students will be presented with the core IS principles, offered an overview of the IS discipline, and will learn the changing role of the IS professional. By achieving these goals, FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS will enable students, regardless of their major, to understand and use fundamental IS principles so that they can function more efficiently and effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders. Each chapter has been completely updated with the latest topics and examples. Chapters have more than 50 new references; contain all new opening vignettes, Information Systems @ Work, and Ethical and Societal Issues special interest boxes; and contain examples of actual individuals and organizations using IS to their benefit.

About the Author:

Ralph Stair is currently on the phased retirement program at Florida State University. He received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, an MBA 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 the Florida State University. On two occasions, he taught several courses through Florida State University‘s Study Abroad Program in London. Over the years, his teaching and research have been concentrated in information systems.

Ralph Stair is a member of several academic organizations, including Decision Sciences Institute. He has published numerous articles and books, including Principles of Information Systems, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Succeeding With Technology, Introduction to Information Systems, Computers in Today‘s World, Principles of Data Processing, Learning to Live with Computers, Programming in BASIC, Essentials of BASIC Programming, Essentials of FORTRAN Programming, and Essentials of COBOL Programming.

Ralph Stair spends time in Florida and Colorado. He enjoys skiing, biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.

George Reynolds is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems Department of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. He received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from West Coast University.

He taught part–time at Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and the College of Mount Saint Joseph, while working full–time in the information systems industry including positions at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas; the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California; and Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. ––This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.