Business data communications vs Management information systems: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Electronic commerce, Management information systems, Computer networks, Data Processing, Business
Business data communications
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"This third edition gives students a clear, comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of data communications essential to information and network management. Supplemented by real-world case studies, the book…
Management information systems
“Why study information systems and information technology?”
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Note on front cover- "This International Student Edition is for use outside of the U.S." Attached to inside back cover is one "MISource 2007" CD from "Triad Interactive" stating requirements as Windows 98, 2000, or XP.
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The verdict
- Readers rate Management information systems highest: Management information systems 3.9 · Business data communications 3.7.
- Business data communications has the widest readership — 11 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Business data communications | Management information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (11) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 2.0 (4) | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| Business data communications | Management information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 11 | 2 |
| Editions | 15 | 14 |
| Citations | 79 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 5004 |
| Pages | 658 | 640 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Business data communications or Management information systems?
Management information systems has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Management information systems 3.9/5, Business data communications 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Business data communications or Management information systems?
Management information systems is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Management information systems (640 pages, ≈ 11 h 51 m); Business data communications (658 pages, ≈ 12 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Business data communications or Management information systems?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Business data communications: Moderate; Management information systems: Moderate.