Allyn and Bacon. A contingency approach is used as a framework for understanding how to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations in today's dynamic, highly competitive business environment. Managing Today, Steven P. Robbins, 2nd ed. The role of information technology in organization. Overview of methodologies for design and development of systems including decision support systems, expert systems, data bases, end-user computing, etc.
Computer applications relate concepts to practice.
Lecture and laboratory work emphasizes the enabling role of IT in contemporary organizations.