This book is specifically designed for the students of MBA, Bangalore University. The book attempts to cover the entire syllabus of the paper `Information Technology for Business`. The present text exhaustively deals with the concepts and applications of IT in the area of business management. The book covers both the functional and cross-functional areas of modern IT based management such as Accounting and Finance Systems, Marketing and Sales Systems, Production and Operation Management Systems, Human Resource Management Systems, E-Business, E-commerce, MIS, DSS, GDSS, E-CRM, SCM, ERP, BPR, KMS and many more. It also throws light on the basic concepts related to the functioning of computers, hardware, software, programming, System Analysis and Design, Data Base Management, Internet, EDI, etc. In nutshell, `Information Technology for Business` is useful both for the students of computer science and business management. The book follows `user-friendly` and `simple-to-understand` approach throughout the text.

In the recent past, the knowledge areas of business management have undergone substantial changes due to the confluence of Information Technology with the business systems and strategies. Today, sound technology base is a pre-requisite for every business entity. The present book provides the basic understanding in this regard.