Information Systems Management HandbookPrentice Hall, 1999 - 496 pages The Handbook of Information Systems Management is a valuable and practical reference for IS managers and professionals. The objective of this handbook is to provide an up-to-date compendium of current technologiesd and applications, including strategic and operational planning, information resource management, project management, quality control, database management systems, data communications and end-user computing. New and emerging trends and technologies such as artificial intelligence, expert systems, and electronic commerce are also considered. The book is designed as a practical how-to guide--a valuable reference and handy guide for daily use. |
Contents
IS Professional and Job Descriptions | 7 |
Conclusion | 15 |
Instituting a Communications Security Program | 71 |
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