For undergraduate-level courses in Management Information Systems. Information Systems Foundations uses a "Big Picture" theme to help students understand how the different facets of information systems fit together. Jessup/Valacich focus on the application of technology to real-world contemporary situation through coverage of contemporary business issues with fully integrated real world case studies. The authors integrate technology throughout, include a full chapter on electronic commerce and the Internet, and provide extensive coverage of database concepts. International and ethical issues coverage is included throughout the text.