Business Driven Technology

Business Driven Technology, 10th Edition, written by Paige Baltzan, is an academic textbook created for students studying Management Information Systems. The text establishes that business initiatives drive technology choices, instructing readers on how strategic business objectives guide IT strategy and implementation.

The curriculum covers core management information concepts, electronic commerce principles, and computer hardware and software fundamentals. By prioritizing strategic goals over pure technical mechanics, the material demonstrates how organizations select and deploy digital tools to solve administrative and operational challenges.

Content is organized into core thematic chapters complemented by targeted modular plug-ins. This flexible structure supports structured learning across introductory business courses, technology management programs, and enterprise research studies.