1) Saldarini, R. A. (1989). Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems.

United
Kingdom: Macmillan.
Chapter 1: Systems Overview
Page:3-8
Shelf No: T58.6.S245
In this chapter there’s an explanation about a system, characteristics of business systems,
computer information systems, the relationship between data and information, and users of
automated systems.
Overview about Information Systems:
“Computer Information Systems (CIS) are specific to the business sector and are all connected
to a computer, which is their common denominator. Like other business systems, their
performance is judged.
Over the years, information-processing professionals have classified computer systems into
two types:
Hardware systems: These focus on the physical equipment required for computing.
Software systems: These center on the programs and processing carried out by the computer.

2) Fishpool, B. & Fishpool, M. (2011). BTEC Level 3 National in IT (2nd ed.). Hodder
Education.
Chapter 3: Information Systems
Page: 79-81
Shelf No: T58.64.F57
Information retrieved from this chapter is how organizations use business information, the
issues related to the use of information, the features and functions of information systems.
Information retrieved:
Data: Raw facts and figures that haven’t been processed or interpreted.
Information: Data that has been manipulated to be meaningful and usable.
Qualitative Data: Non-numerical data, often in narrative form, describing qualities or
characteristics.
Quantitative Data: Numerical data that can be measured and proven as fact.
Purposes of Information:
Operational Support
Information is used to support daily activities, including monitoring (e.g., stock levels,
overtime hours) and controlling (e.g., production schedules, deliveries).
Analysis
Information is analyzed to identify patterns and trends, enabling managers to understand
performance data and explain anomalies.

3) Stair, R., & Reynolds, G. (2006). Principles of information systems (7th ed.). Cengage
Learning.
Chapter 1: Introduction to information systems
Page: 2-5
Shelf No: T58.6.S72
This chapter talks about the importance of studying information systems, difference of data
from information and its quality, the components and characteristics of an information system,
different types of models and their applications, computer-based information systems and their
components.
What is Information System
An information system (IS) refers to interconnected components that gather, process, store, and
distribute data and information, incorporating a feedback mechanism to achieve specific
objectives.
Information systems are continuously transforming how organizations conduct business and
are becoming integral to our lives, businesses, and society. They support daily operations
(operational systems), such as Walmart’s supply chain management. They also act as command
and control systems, monitoring processes and aiding supervisors in controlling them, like air
traffic control systems.

4) Tozer, E. E. (1988). Planning for effective business information systems. Pergamon

Press.
Chapter 1: Information Systems in the Business
Page: 1-5
Shelf No: T58.6.T69
This chapter discusses how innovative organizations leverage information technology to gain
a competitive edge. It highlights the shift from traditional transaction recording and reporting
systems to those that actively support business activities.
About Information Systems development
The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured approach to developing systems
in an organized and disciplined manner.
It consists of four key components:
1/ Define Objectives:

2/ Define Success Indicators:

3/ Generate Alternative Strategies:
4/ Select and Implement a Strategy:
Choose the most suitable strategy from the alternatives generated and proceed with its
implementation. This includes detailed design, coding, testing, and deployment of the system.

5) Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2014). Management information systems: Managing

the digital firm (13th ed.). Pearson.
Chapter 1: Information Systems in global business today
Page: 45-47
Shelf No: T58.6.L45
This chapter delves into The Role of Information Systems in Business Today, How Information
Systems Are Transforming Business, What’s New in Management Information Systems,
Globalization Challenges and Opportunities.
What is an Information System?
An information system can be defined technically as a set of interrelated components that
collect (or retrieve), process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and
control in an organization.
Three activities in an information system produce the information that organizations need to
make decisions, control operations, analyse problems, and create new products or services.
These activities are input, processing, and output. Input captures or collects raw data from
within the organization or from its external environment. Processing converts this raw input
into a meaningful form. Output transfers the processed information to the people who will use
it or to the activities for which it will be used. Information systems also require feedback, which
is output that is returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate or
correct the input stage.

6) Elliott, G., & Starkings, S. (1998). Business information technology: Systems, theory
and practice. Longman.
Chapter 3: Information Systems Development
Page: 61-64
Shelf No: T58.6.E44
This chapter covers the history of information systems development, the role of the SDLC, and
the strengths and weaknesses of different development approaches.
About Information Systems
Information systems don’t arise randomly; they are developed through a deliberate process
requiring careful analysis and consideration of organizational objectives.
The traditional approach to information systems development is known as the Systems
Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
SDLC was prevalent in the 1960s and 1970s and is sometimes used as a template today, but it
has been affected by the evolution of technology, end-user computing, and outsourcing.
The ultimate goal of all systems development approaches is to build systems that meet the
needs of end-users and deliver the optimal benefits of a structured approach.

7) Davis, G. B. (1985). Management information systems: conceptual foundations,

structure, and development. McGraw-Hill.
Chapter 8: Structure of a management information systems
Page: 191-223
Shelf No: T58.6.D34
Chapter 8 delves into the structure of a Management Information System (MIS), exploring its
appearance, elements, and conceptual and physical makeup.
Describing information systems
Formal vs. Informal Systems:
Information systems consist of both formal (structured) and informal (unstructured)
components.
Man-Machine Dialog:
This is a method of interaction where users interact with a computer model to solve problems
or make decisions.
Information Network:
This describes the interrelationships within an information system, which can be understood in
terms of management functions or operational functions.

8) Kroenke, D. M., & Hatch, R. (1994). Management information systems (3 rd ed.).

Mitchell McGraw-Hill.
Chapter 1: Introduction to management information systems
Page:6-27
Shelf No: T58.6.K77
This chapter addressed one important dimension of information systems: why they are used.
Two other dimensions are also important in the study of MIS: what and how. First, what
components comprise an information system? Second, how are information systems created?
The concept of information systems from a general systems theory perspective.
Systems:
It defines a system as a set of interrelated elements, and a purposive system as one that seeks a
set of related goals. All information systems are purposive and open, meaning they interact
with their environment.
I/P/O Cycle:
Systems follow the input/process/output (I/P/O) cycle, where they receive input, process it, and
produce output.
Information Systems:
An information system is an open, purposive system that produces information using the I/P/O
cycle. The minimal information system consists of people, procedures, and data.
9) McLeod, R., Jr., & Schell, G. P. (2007). Management information systems.
Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Information systems
Page: 2-5
Shelf No: T58.6.M46
This chapter discusses on the evolution of computer hardware, the basics of computer and
communication architectures, difference between physical and virtual systems, how business
applications have evolved from accounting data to information for problem-solving, enterprise
resource planning systems and their popularity.
The history of information systems and the evolution of computer hardware
Information is crucial for managers and problem-solving, ENIAC and UNIVAC I were early
pioneers in computing, IBM became a dominant force in the computer industry with the
introduction of System/360.

10) Jessup, L. M., & Valacich, J. S. (2003). Information systems today. Prentice Hall.
Chapter 1: Information system: The big picture
Page: 4-8
Shelf No: T58.5.T47
In this chapter, there is a clear details on what an IS is and its role in providing a competitive
advantage, the technology, people, and organizational elements that make up an IS, different
job opportunities and career paths in IS and related fields.
Information Systems defined
Information systems are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications
networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful data, typically in
organizational settings.