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and Instructional Video package: 30 video case studies (2 per chapter) plus
many instructional videos that illustrate business uses of information systems,
explain new technologies, and explore concepts. Video cases are keyed to the
topics of each chapter.
In addition, for students and instructors who want to go deeper into selected
topics, there are over 40 online Learning Tracks that cover a variety of MIS top-
ics in greater depth.
MyMISLab provides more in-depth coverage of chapter topics, career
resources, additional case studies, supplementary chapter material, and data
files for hands-on projects.

THE CORE TEXT

The core text provides an overview of fundamental MIS concepts using an
integrated framework for describing and analyzing information systems. This
framework shows information systems composed of management, organiza-
tion, and technology elements and is reinforced in student projects and case
studies.

A diagram accompanying each
chapter-opening case graphically
illustrates how management, orga-
nization, and technology elements
work together to create an informa-
tion system solution to the business
challenges discussed in the case.

Chapter Organization
Each chapter contains the following elements:
• A chapter-opening case describing a real-world organization to establish the
theme and importance of the chapter
• A diagram analyzing the opening case in terms of the management, organi-
zation, and technology model used throughout the text
• A series of learning objectives
• Two Interactive Sessions with Case Study Questions
• A Learning Tracks section identifying supplementary material in MyMISLab
• A Review Summary section keyed to the learning objectives
• A list of key terms that students can use to review concepts
• Review questions for students to test their comprehension of chapter material
• Discussion questions raised by the broader themes of the chapter
• A series of Hands-on MIS Projects consisting of two Management Decision
Problems, a hands-on application software project, and a project to develop
Internet skills
• A pointer to the chapter's video cases
• A Collaboration and Teamwork project to develop teamwork and presenta-
tion skills, with options for using open source collaboration tools

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