Publisher's Synopsis
Managing information has always been a primary task both for general managers and specialists in information processing departments. However, the content and boundaries of the information management task are changing, with innovations in micro (and "macro") computing, and new possibilities for accessing and linking computers.;This book provides an overview of how the MIS function is planned and controlled by the practitioner, with particular emphasis on how the latest research and techniques can be integrated into everyday use in order to bring competitive advantage to corporations.