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The Information Systems for Business Podcast provides brief overviews of the textbook, Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach (Edition 4.0), by Belanger, Van Slyke & Crossler, which is available through the publisher, Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). Your host is Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., who is co-author of the book. If you would like a script for any episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject. Be sure to mention the episode for which you want the script.
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Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems (Ch. 14)

Information Systems for Business PodcastNov 10, 2021

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Computer Software (Appendix A - video)

Computer Software (Appendix A - video)

This episode provides an overview of Appendix B of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Appendix B covers computer software.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202305:16
Computer Hardware (Appendix B - video)

Computer Hardware (Appendix B - video)

This episode provides an overview of Appendix A of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Appendix A covers computer hardware.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202304:18
Information for Knowledge and Business Decision-Making (Ch. 14 - video)

Information for Knowledge and Business Decision-Making (Ch. 14 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 13 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 14 covers knowledge management and decision-support systems.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202309:42
Information for Electronic Business (Ch. 13 - video)

Information for Electronic Business (Ch. 13 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 13 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 13 covers e-business.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202308:40
Enterprise Information Systems (Ch. 12 - video)

Enterprise Information Systems (Ch. 12 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 12 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 12 covers enterprise systems.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202307:41
Information-Based Business Processes (Ch. 11 - video)

Information-Based Business Processes (Ch. 11 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 11 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 11 covers business processes.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202305:07
Developing Information Systems (Ch. 10 - video)

Developing Information Systems (Ch. 10 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 10 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 10 covers how information systems are created.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202306:50
Protecting the Confidentiality and Privacy of Information (Ch. 9 - video)

Protecting the Confidentiality and Privacy of Information (Ch. 9 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 9 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 9 covers information privacy.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202308:06
Evaluating Information (Ch. 3 - video)

Evaluating Information (Ch. 3 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 3 ofInformation Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 3 covers how to evaluate information.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Aug 07, 202305:10
Introduction to Information Systems (Ch. 2 - video)

Introduction to Information Systems (Ch. 2 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 2 ofInformation Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 2 covers the fundamentals of information systems.

The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Aug 07, 202305:34
The Value of Information (Ch. 1 - video)

The Value of Information (Ch. 1 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 1 ofInformation Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 1 covers the value of information in your personal and professional life.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202307:22
Securing Information (Ch. 8 - video)

Securing Information (Ch. 8 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 8 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 8 covers information security.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202308:50
Transmitting Information (Ch. 7 - video)

Transmitting Information (Ch. 7 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 7 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 7 covers telecommunications and networking.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202307:40
Analyzing Information for Business Decision-Making (Ch. 6 - video)

Analyzing Information for Business Decision-Making (Ch. 6 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 6 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 6 covers how to use information to make decisions.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202307:07
Storing and Organizing Information (Ch. 5 - video)

Storing and Organizing Information (Ch. 5 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 5 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 5 covers how to store and organize information, including a discussion of relational databases.


The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0


If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202304:57
Gaining Strategic Value from Information (Ch. 4 - video)

Gaining Strategic Value from Information (Ch. 4 - video)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 4 of⁠ Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach⁠, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (⁠https://www.prospectpressvt.com/⁠). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter # covers how organizations gain strategic value from information and information systems.

The book is available at: https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.


Aug 07, 202307:39
Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems (Ch. 14)

Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems (Ch. 14)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 14 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 14 covers knowledge management, decision support systems, and business analytics.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Nov 10, 202109:42
E-business (Ch. 13)

E-business (Ch. 13)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 13 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 13 covers electronic business (e-business).

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Nov 10, 202108:40
Enterprise Information Systems (Ch. 12)

Enterprise Information Systems (Ch. 12)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 12 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 12 covers enterprise systems.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Nov 07, 202107:41
Information-Based Business Processes (Ch. 11)

Information-Based Business Processes (Ch. 11)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 11 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 11 covers business processes.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Oct 23, 202105:07
Developing information systems (Ch. 10)

Developing information systems (Ch. 10)

IS for Business Podcast Episode description template

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 10 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 10 covers developing information systems.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Oct 15, 202106:50
Protecting Information Privacy and Confidentiality (Ch. 9)

Protecting Information Privacy and Confidentiality (Ch. 9)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 9 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 5 covers information privacy and confidentiality.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Oct 09, 202108:05
Securing Information (Ch. 8)

Securing Information (Ch. 8)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 8 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter  covers information security.

If you would like the script for this episode, please contact me at vanslyke@latech.edu.

Sep 28, 202108:50
Transmitting Information (Ch. 7)

Transmitting Information (Ch. 7)

IS for Business Podcast Episode description template

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 7 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 7 covers how information is transmitted through computer networks.

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 21, 202107:39
The Value of Information (Ch. 1)

The Value of Information (Ch. 1)

This episode of the Information Systems for Business Podcast discusses the high points of Chapter 1 of the book "Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach" by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler, and published by Prospect Press. For more information on the book, visithttps://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/belanger-information-systems-for-business-4-0?hsLang=en


If you would like a script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.



Sep 19, 202107:22
Analyzing Information for Business Decision Making (Ch. 6)

Analyzing Information for Business Decision Making (Ch. 6)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 6 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 6 discusses how to analyze information in order to make business decisions.

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 18, 202107:07
Computer Software (Appendix B)

Computer Software (Appendix B)

This episode provides an overview of Appendix B of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Appendix A covers computer software. 

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 17, 202105:16
Computer Hardware (Appendix A)

Computer Hardware (Appendix A)

This episode provides an overview of Appendix A of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Appendix A covers computer hardware. Note that we discuss telecommunications hardware in Chapter 7, so we don't include it in Appendix A.

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 17, 202105:37
Storing and Organizing Information (Ch. 5)

Storing and Organizing Information (Ch. 5)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 5 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 5 covers how data are stored and organized.

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 15, 202106:17
Gaining Strategic Value from Information (Ch. 4)

Gaining Strategic Value from Information (Ch. 4)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 4 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 4 covers strategic information systems.

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Sep 14, 202107:39
Evaluating Information (Ch. 3)

Evaluating Information (Ch. 3)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 3 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 3 covers information evaluation.


If you would like a script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Aug 26, 202105:10
Introduction to Information Systems (Ch. 2)

Introduction to Information Systems (Ch. 2)

This episode provides an overview of Chapter 2 of Information Systems for Business: An Experiential Approach, by France Belanger, Craig Van Slyke, and Rob Crossler. The book is published by Prospect Press (https://www.prospectpressvt.com/). The podcast is based on Edition 4.0 of the book. Chapter 2 provides an introduction to information systems. 

If you would like the script for this episode, please email me at vanslyke@latech.edu and use "Information Systems for Business Podcast" as the subject.

Aug 26, 202105:34