Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Joseph A Gallian

Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Joseph A Gallian

Today's MIS manager must understand and apply the latest thinking on the crucial management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Moreover, not only must managers understand the research-based foundations underlying this thinking, they must also know how to leverage the new MIS technologies and incorporate them into it. Thierauf's new book guides managers through the technology/managerial function interface, explains latest research and its applications, and then provides MIS managers, their external auditors and consultants, with a unique questionnaire to help them assess the performance of their MIS groups and their own managerial effectiveness. With illustrations, checklists, guidelines, and unusual clarity of presentation, not only will Thierauf's book help MIS managers and those they report to understand better their day-to-day tasks, but it will also shed new light on the technologies themselves and their inevitable work impacts.

Joseph Gallian received his doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. He served as the MAA's Second Vice President and later President, in addition to collecting various accolades for his teaching and exposition. He has served on 40 national committees, ten of which he has chaired. He has written six books and published over 100 articles. Several national news outlets, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and Newsweek, have published articles about his work.