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BRASS Business Guide - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Scope

The terms management information system (MIS), information system (IS), and information management (IM) are defined as "an organization system that employs information technology in providing information and communication services and the organization function that plans, develops, and manages the system". (Source: Davis, G. B. (2005). The Blackwell Encyclopedia Dictionary of Management, Management Information Systems (Vol. 7). Malden, Mass: Blackwell Business.)

Library of Congress Classification:

  • T58.6-58.62: Management information systems
  • HD28-70: Management. Industrial management--information resources management
  • HF5546-5548.6: Office management

Previously maintained by:

Information Systems and Knowledge Management guide split in 2023 by:

Valerie Linsinbigler, James Madison University

Jennilyn Wiley, Auburn University

Bobi Bilz - Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

 

Previous Editors of Information Systems and Knowledge Management guide

Carmen Orth-Alfie, University of Kansas

Genifer Snipes, University of Oregon

Hiromi Kubo, California State University, Fresno

Linda Hauck, Villanova University, PA.

Jordon Nielsen, San Francisco State University

 

List originally compiled by:

Joseph Straw, University of Akron

Steve Cramer, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

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