Writing That Works and Managing and Using Information Systems

Writing That Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job: Ninth Edition

Author: Walter E Oliu

Writing That Works is unique among business and professional writing textbooks. The book's advice on the writing process, abundant workplace samples, guidance on working to deadline, and practical assignments all draw on the author team's real-world and academic experiences. Honed by the suggestions and contributions of more than a hundred teachers and writers over nine editions, Writing That Works is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners of business and professional communication. Streamlined for ease of use, packed with fresh examples and assignments, and now available for course management systems, Writing That Works works better than ever before.

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This business-oriented writing introduction covers the basic elements of composition, writing strategies, business correspondence, formal and informal reports, research, visual aids, proposals, oral presentations, resumes, word processing, the Internet, spelling and vocabulary, grammar, and ESL. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Managing and Using Information Systems

Author: Keri E Pearlson

Integrate IT with business strategy Now updated and revised, this Third Edition of Managing and Using Information Systems by Pearlson and Saunders arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage.

This brief, yet complete, paperback provides a basic framework for understanding the relationships among business strategy, information systems, and organizational strategies. You'll learn how IT relates to organizational design and business strategy, how to recognize opportunities in the work environment, and how to apply current technologies in innovative ways.

New Features of the Third Edition
* New coverage of off-shoring
* New coverage of IT portfolio management
* Expanded coverage of management of security
* Expanded coverage o f Supply Chain Management (SCM)
* Additional cases

Cases are available with Business Extra Select Custom CoursePacks of cases and readings for each chapter are available via Wiley's Business Extra Select program. Go to wiley.com/college/bxs for more details.

Table of Contents:

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: The Information Systems Strategy Triangle.

Chapter 2: Strategic Use of Information Resources.

Chapter 3: Organizational Impacts of Information Systems Use.

Chapter 4: Information Technology and the Design of Work.

Chapter 5: Information Technology and Changing Business Processes.

Chapter 6: Architecture and Infrastructure.

Chapter 7: Doing Business on the Internet.

Chapter 8: Using Information Ethically.

Chapter 9: The Management Information Systems Organization.

Chapter 10: Funding IT.

Chapter 11: Project Management.

Chapter 12: Knowledge Management.

Glossary.

Index.