MIS

CURRENT COVERAGE EXPLORES AND EXPLAINS THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND RECENT MIS DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS. The author carefully examines the technology behind recent business cases and developments that students are familiar with, but likely do not understand, such as blockchain and cryptocurrency. Coverage also examines 5G and its business applications as well as the use of VR in today's workplace.

CONCISE, COMPLETE MODULES PRESENT INFORMATION IN AN APPEALING, READER-FRIENDLY FORMAT. Succinct, yet comprehensive, modules break meaningful content into manageable segments. These modules offer a reader-friendly format that encourages students to read the information -- all without minimizing coverage for your course.

MINDTAP DIGITAL RESOURCES PROPEL STUDENTS FROM MEMORIZATION TO MASTERY. This online, outcome-driven application gives you complete ownership of your course. With MindTap you can challenge every student in your course, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable. Built-in apps leverage social media and allow students to take the entire ebook on the go. The latest learning technology helps students stay connected to your course and to you, while MindTap Reader takes the textbook experience to a whole new level with the ability to take notes or highlight within the Reader itself.

PERSONALIZED TEAM SUPPORTS YOUR MINDTAP TEACHING EFFORTS. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Find the help you need to set up your course within MindTap and tailor the resources to your specific objectives. You are ready to make an impact from day one. Your personalized MindTap Support Team is right here to help you and your students throughout the semester -- and beyond.

KEY TOPICS ALIGN WITH AASCB STANDARDS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. This edition clearly labels key content with corresponding AASCB standards so you know that you are addressing the most current requirements. Case studies, information boxes and pertinent content are all clearly identified with current AASCB standards.

COMPLETELY REDESIGNED MINDTAP DIGITAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE OFFERS NEW ASSIGNMENTS, SCENARIOS AND CASE STUDIES. MindTap's exciting, redesigned digital resources now offer new analytical auto-graded assignments that provide immediate feedback to your students. This edition's MindTap also provides new branching scenarios and short case studies that test your learners’ understanding of foundational concepts. You can easily identify topics that are challenging the entire class while reducing the amount of time you spend grading.

NEW BRANCHING SCENARIOS PLACE STUDENTS IN POSITION AS KEY DECISION MAKERS. These new Branching Scenarios within MindTap for MIS 10 allow learners to apply their knowledge to novel business cases where they are positioned as the decision maker. The students make a series of decisions and see instant results. MindTap indicates if the decisions achieved an optimal or sub-optimal outcome, which provides the students with immediate feedback on their choices.

NEW CAREER AND CONCEPT VIDEOS IN MINDTAP FURTHER EXPLORE KEY LEARNINGS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. These engaging new videos enable learners to dig deeper into potential career paths and take foundational course content to the next level of application and understanding.

NEW SAM APP IN MINDTAP HELPS STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT® OFFICE APPLICATIONS. This new app provides access to SAM, an interactive online learning environment, designed to help students master Microsoft® Office and computer concepts essential to academic and career success. Students observe, practice, and train; then apply their skills live in the application. All Office 2019 Trainings, Exams and Projects are available in this edition’s MindTap.

YOU MAKE THE DECISION ACTIVITIES PLACE STUDENTS IN POSITION AS KEY DECISION MAKERS. These new branching scenario activities within MindTap for MIS 10 allow learners to apply their knowledge to novel business cases where they are positioned as the decision maker. The students make a series of decisions and see instant results. MindTap indicates if the decisions achieved an optimal or sub-optimal outcome, which provides the students with immediate feedback on their choices.