Offers a foundation of essential concepts, a framework for understanding current issues, and advice on becoming an active participant in information systems decisions. Explains how information technology relates to the organization, its overall strategy, and the individual, outlines how information is managed in organizations, and tells how to apply current technologies in new and innovative ways. Each chapter covers theory and practice and contains a short case study. Pearlson is a consultant in the area of strategic use of information systems and organizational design. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)