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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)
- Author
- Pablos, Carmen de; Nájera, Juan José; López-hermoso, Jose JoaquÍn
- Title
- The evolution fo management information systems in business studies
- Journal Name
- Euro Asia Journal of Management
- Pub. Info
- Jun. 2002, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 23-46
- Abstract
- Abstract : In the last forty years, the study of information systems has been nurtured by various approaches. Those originated from the theory of the economy of the firm are especially important. In this article, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the major studies concerned with information technology and information systems in firms. A special emphasis is given to those studies which have attempted to analyse the main role of information technology and systems in the areas of strategic management and firm organisation. Paragraph Headings: 1. Introduction 2. Reasons for the study of information systems in the firm 2.1. Theoretical roots for the study of IS in the business areas 3. The study of the firm's information system 3.1. Classification of firm's information systems 3.2. Definition and classification of ICT 4. Administration and organisation of the information system 5. Is and firm management 6. Is and firm's organisation 7. Some final considerations Tables: 1. The information technologies and their capacity to cover information needs in the firms 2. Stages in the life cycle of a system's project 3. Studies that relate the investments in information and communication technologies with business performance 4. ICT complementary resources 5. Differences amongst the traditional organization and the one based in information Figures: 1. Levels of study in IS 2. Model of research in IS 3. Aspects implied in a technology's adoption success 4. Impacts of ICT over the organization 5. Transformation levels of business activity due to ICT implementation