Information Technology in Business

Written by a highly regarded, internationally-known consultant and educator in business and information, this text examines the way IT is transforming the nature of business careers in the 1990s and beyond. Each chapter explores proven IT theories, frameworks, and principles concerning computers and communications networks - together with current on-the-job know-how drawn from the experiences of a wide variety of real-world businesses. The emphasis throughout is on the way information technology is used and applied for problem-solving, the new and emerging technologies as they are being implemented in real large and small organizations, applications to personal and professional practice, and the challenges and opportunities of IT in international business situations.