Executive Information Systems: A Guide for Senior Management and MIS Professionals

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This book is extremely well written and easy to read. The author covers all facets of executive information systems in a way that is easy to follow and understand. Anyone who is interested in understanding EIS or would like to enhance his or her knowledge in this area would be well advised to get a copy of this book.Computing Reviews

Book Description
This guidebook offers a complete overview to executive information systems (EIS), which are designed to help upper-level executives access and use summarized information more effectively. Thierauf provides an introduction to the underlying theory of these data-intensive systems, and examines the types of decision making found in an EIS environment. The most useful hardware and software are fully detailed, along with various approaches to system development. A master case study is used to illustrate practical applications of strategic planning, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and personnel within an EIS environment.


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This guidebook offers a complete overview to executive information systems (EIS), which are designed to help upper-level executives access and use summarized information more effectively. Thierauf provides an introduction to the underlying theory of these data-intensive systems, and examines the types of decision making found in an EIS environment. The most useful hardware and software are fully detailed, along with various approaches to system development. A master case study is used to illustrate practical applications of strategic planning, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and personnel within an EIS environment.


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