Business @ the speed of thought vs Management information systems: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Computer networks, Information Technology, Management, Business
Business @ the speed of thought
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In his new book, Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates discusses how technology can help run businesses better today and how it will transform the nature of business in the near future. Gates stresses the need for…
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.
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Business @ the speed of thought is the quickest read — about 9 hours vs 11 for Management information systems.
- Business @ the speed of thought has the widest readership — 4771 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Business @ the speed of thought | Management information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (4771) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (8) | 4.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 3.0 (3) | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| Business @ the speed of thought | Management information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4771 | 2 |
| Editions | 28 | 14 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 9764 | — |
| Reading it now | 408 | — |
| Written reviews | 152 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 251 | 5004 |
| Pages | 496 | 640 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Business @ the speed of thought or Management information systems?
Management information systems has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Management information systems 3.9/5, Business @ the speed of thought 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Business @ the speed of thought or Management information systems?
Business @ the speed of thought is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Business @ the speed of thought (496 pages, ≈ 9 h 11 m); Management information systems (640 pages, ≈ 11 h 51 m).
Which is harder to read: Business @ the speed of thought or Management information systems?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Business @ the speed of thought: Moderate; Management information systems: Moderate.