This book aims at presenting a systematic knowledge of the management information technology, so that it can be appreciated and understood for application in business and industry. It has a balanced management and technology coverage, which makes the text indispensable for students and professionals. The new and updated fourth edition reflects the present trend prevailing in the information era. It shifts the focus on the information needs of a digital firm for running the business efficiently and effectively. The book continues to have five parts covering the text and comprehensive cases related to MIS.Table of Contents: Part One: Strategic View Of MIS Chapter 1. Management Information Systems in a Digital Firm Chapter 2. E-Business Enterprise: A Digital Firm Chapter 3. Strategic Management of Business Performance Chapter 4. Information Security Challenges in E-Enterprises Chapter 5. Information Technology: Impact on Society Part Two: Basics Of Management Information Systems Chapter 6. Decision- Making Chapter 7. Information, Knowledge, Business Intelligence Chapter 8. Systems Engineering: Analysis and Design Chapter 9. Development Process of MIS Chapter 10. Strategic Design of MIS Chapter 11. Business Process Re-Engineering(BPR) Part Three: Applications Of Management Information Systems To E-Business Chapter 12. Applications in Manufacturing Sector Chapter 13. Applications in Service Sector Chapter 14. Decision Support Systems and Knowledge Management Chapter 15. Enterprise Management Systems Part Four: Infotech Infrastructure Chapter 16. Technology of Information Systems Chapter 17. United Communications and Networks Chapter 18. Database and Client Server Architecture Chapter 19. Data Warehouse: Architecture to Implementation Chapter 20. E-Business Technology Part Five: Comprehensive Cases On Management Information Systems Case 1. Tata Home Finance Ltd. (A Comprehensive Case Study on MIS) Case 2. Techno-Cases in E-Enterprise Management Case 3. Case Digest of SCM Case 4. FS Square Infotech Ltd.(FSIT) Case 5. Home Land Groceries and Stores(HLGS)