Exceptionally practical in approach, this book prepares learners for the constantly changing demands of using information systems as managers in today's fast-paced organizations—first by relating MIS to management, the organization and technology, focusing on the importance of integrating these elements; second by tracking emerging technologies and organizational trends; and third by consistently using examples taken from real businesses, both domestic and foreign. A four-part organization covers organizations, management and the networked enterprise; information technology infrastructure; management and organizational support systems for the digital firm; and building information systems in the digital firm. For business managers in the 21st century.