Information Systems Today Managing in a Digital World 7th Global Edition by Joseph Valacich
ISBN-13: 9781292098098
Information systems have become pervasive. Mobile devices, social media, and cloud computing
have transformed organizations and society. Organizations see the possibilities of the Internet of
Things, in that not only computers, but various sensors, motors, actuators, or even cameras can
generate a wealth of potentially useful data. Businesses face unprecedented opportunities, but
also challenges, through the ability to utilize Big Data. What does all this mean? What are the
catalysts of these concepts and of all this change? More important, how can organizations thrive
in this dynamic and highly competitive marketplace? The answer to these and many similar questions
is that information systems and related information technologies are driving globalization,
new business models, and hypercompetition. It is little wonder that teaching an introductory
course on information systems has never been more crucial?or more challenging.
One of the greatest challenges that we face in teaching information systems courses is how
to keep pace in the classroom with what is happening out in the real world. Being relevant to
students while at the same time providing the necessary foundation for understanding the breadth,
depth, and complexity of information systems has never been more difficult. We wrote Information
Systems Today, Seventh Edition, with this overarching goal in mind, to be both rigorous and
relevant. To accomplish this, we want students not only to learn about information systems, but
also to clearly understand the importance of information systems for individuals, organizations,
and society. Additionally, we do not want to simply spoon-feed students with technical terms
and the history of information systems. Instead, students must understand exactly what innovative
organizations are doing with contemporary information systems and, more important, where
things are heading. Finally, we want to empower students with the essential knowledge needed
to be successful in the use and understanding of information systems in their careers.
To this end, we wrote Information Systems Today, Seventh Edition, so that it is contemporary,
fun to read, and useful, focusing on what business students need to know about information
systems to survive and thrive in the digital world.
