Part 1 book “Information systems today - Managing in the digital world” has contents: Managing in the digital world, gaining competitive advantage through information systems, managing the information systems infrastructure and services, enabling business-to-consumer electronic commerce, and other contents. | GLOBAL EDITION Information Systems Today Managing in the Digital World For these Global Editions, the editorial team at Pearson has collaborated with educators across the world to address a wide range of subjects and requirements, equipping students with the best possible learning tools. This Global Edition preserves the cutting-edge approach and pedagogy of the original, but also features alterations, customization, and adaptation from the North American version. GLOBAL EDITION EIGHTH EDITION Valacich Schneider Managing in the Digital World E IGHTH EDITION Joseph Valacich • Christoph Schneider G LO B A L EDITION This is a special edition of an established title widely used by colleges and universities throughout the world. Pearson published this exclusive edition for the benefit of students outside the United States and Canada. If you purchased this book within the United States or Canada, you should be aware that it has been imported without the approval of the Publisher or Author. Information Systems Today Pearson Global Edition 1 08/06/17 3:00 PM MIS: Engage, Apply, Empower COMMUNICATION DECISION MAKING TEAMWORK ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE NEWE HIR CRITICAL THINKING PROBLEM SOLVING • Writing Space—Better writers make better communicators— who become better managers. Designed to help develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking, the Writing Space offers assisted auto-graded writing assignments so students can receive meaningful, personalized feedback quickly and easily. And because of Intergration with Turnitin , Writing Space can check students’ work for improper citation or plagiarism. ® 1 Information systems have become pervasive. Mobile devices, social media, and cloud computing have transformed organizations and society. The Internet of Things can generate a wealth of potentially useful Big Data. .