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Introduction:
WhyThisBook Matters
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“W bother learning about information systems?” Since you’re
about to spend a good deal of time doing that, you deserve an answer.
You don’t need to be convinced that information systems matter to businesses. You
know that. You register for classes online. You may have bought this book from Amazon
or downloaded an electronic version, or perhaps you’re reading it on a website. You prob-
ably buy music online and listen to it on an MP3 player (which may also be your phone,
your camera, or both.) Your fancier camera probably didn’t come with a full manual, but
you can download one. When yo ...