Managing Information

Wilson, David A.

Managing Information - 2nd edition - Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©1997. - xiv, 193 pages : illustrations ;

Includes index
"Published in association with the Institute of Management."

1. The difference information can make --
2. How organizations handle information --
3. Information and personal effectiveness --
4. Computers, programs and communications --
5. Moulding the system to your needs --
6. Information around the world and into the future --
Appendix. A beginner's guide to the Internet for managers.

Managing Information highlights the increasing value of information and IT within organizations and shows how organizations use it. It also deals with the crucial relationship between information and personal effectiveness. The use of computer software and communications in a management context are discussed in detail, including how to mould an information system to your needs. The book explains the basics using real-life examples and brings managers up-to-date with the latest developments in electronic commerce and the Internet. The book is based on the Management Charter Initiative's Occupational Standards for Management NVQs and SVQs at level 4. It is particularly suitable for managers on the Certificate in Management, or Part I of the Diploma, especially those accredited by the IM and BTEC.

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