{"product_id":"9780672334177","title":"Business Rules and Information Systems: Aligning IT with Business Goals","description":"\u003cp\u003eInformation systems often fail because their requirements are poorly defined. This book shows IT professionals how to specify more precisely and more effectively what their systems need to do. The key lies in the discovery and application of what are called business rules. A business rule is a compact and simple statement that represents some important aspect of a business. By capturing the rules for your business—the logic that governs its operation—you will gain the ability to create systems fully aligned with your business needs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this book, Tony Morgan provides a thorough introduction to business rules, as well as a practical framework for integrating them into information systems. He shows you how to identify and express business rules, offers practical strategies for their use, and explains the key elements of logic that underpin their application. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the role of business rules and models in information systems development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing models to structure and manage business activities, including e-commerce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefining and discovering business rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControlling business rule quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFitting business rules into varied technical architectures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing business rules using available technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether you are an analyst, designer, developer, or technical manager, the in-depth information and practical perspective in this valuable resource will guide you in your efforts to build rule-centered information systems that fully support the goals of your organization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121380409584,"sku":"9780672334177","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780672334177_p0.jpg?v=1763606667","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780672334177","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}