Böcker i Information Systems Series-serien

Providing a discussion of information systems development and management, this book should be of interest to both technical experts - showing where their speciality fits into the overall organization - and management - providing an insight into the effort of information systems development.

The book demonstrates that the solutions to security in information systems are to be found through adopting appropriate management strategies and mechanisms, rather than merely seeking technical solutions. The arguments are supported by case studies from the health care and local government sectors.

This textbook addresses the range of issues that need to be considered when managing an information system. The author's aim is to encourage a more critical evaluation of computer-based information systems and to foster a more objective approach to the inherent advantages and disadvantages.

Aimed at final year undergraduates and Masters students undertaking research projects in information systems, this text offers a blend of practical guidelines and conceptual insight that will help students to complete high quality projects.

This book sets out to instil a different approach to thinking about the theory and practice of management and information management in organizations.