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• Interactive Sessions. Two short cases in each chapter have been redesigned
as Interactive Sessions to be used in the classroom (or on Internet discussion
boards) to stimulate student interest and active learning. Each case con-
cludes with case study questions. The case study questions provide topics
for class discussion, Internet discussion, or written assignments.

Each chapter contains two
Interactive Sessions focused
on management, organiza-
tions, or technology using real-
world companies to illustrate
chapter concepts and issues.

Case study questions
encourage students to apply
chapter concepts to real-world
companies in class discussions,
student presentations, or
writing assignments.

• Hands-on MIS Projects. Every chapter concludes with a Hands-on MIS
Projects section containing three types of projects: two Management
Decision Problems, a hands-on application software exercise using Microsoft
Excel, Access, or Web page and blog creation tools, and a project that devel-
ops Internet business skills. A Dirt Bikes USA running case in MyMISLab
provides additional hands-on projects for each chapter.

Two real-world business
scenarios per chapter provide
opportunities for students to
apply chapter concepts and
practice management decision
making.

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