This paperback text presents the core concepts in 11 chapters with 12 hands-on application projects at the end of the text. Management Information Systems is recognized for logical organization and clear descriptions. Focusing on the role of managers within an organization, the text emphasizes the development of computer-based Information Systems to support an organization's objectives and strategic plans. Features The text presents current theory and practice of MIS. References to current academic and professional journals are found throughout. Focusing on the role of managers within an organization, the volume emphasizes the development of computer-based Information Systems to support an organization's objectives and strategic plans. The volume covers essential concepts such as using information technology to engage in electronic commerce, and information resources such as database management systems, information security, ethical implications of information technology and decision support systems with projects to challenge users at all levels of competence. Contents PART I: Essential Concepts* Introduction to Information Systems* Information Systems for Competitive Advantage* Using Information Technology to Engage in Electronic Commerce* System Users and Developers PART II: Information Resources* Computing and Communications Resources* Database Management Systems* Systems Development* Information in Action PART III: Managing Information and Technology* Information Security* Ethical Implications of Information Technology* Decision Support Systems HANDS-ON PROJECTS Everyday Technology Skills Web/HTML Project Using Microsoft FrontPage Web/HTML Project Using Notepad Web/HTML Student Survey Web/HTML Book Purchase Spreadsheet Basics Spreadsheets with Data Capture - Vacation Choice Spreadsheets with Data Capture - Movie Ticket Purchase Database Forms and Reports Database Queries - Customer Database Database Queries - Inventory Database Reports Based on Queries