ISM 5014: Information Technology Applications in Management Decisions

Step 3: Finding Industry Surveys

Welcome to Step 3 of ISM 5014 Library Research Module:  Step 1 -- Finding Journal Articles About a Company Step 2 -- Finding Data About a Company Step 3 -- Finding Industry Surveys Step 4 -- Finding International/Country Information If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms.  Your Name:  Your NSU e-mail address:  Section/CRN number:  Step 3 Locating Industry Surveys Locating company-specific information is important, but it is also important to understand how a company fits into the industry or industries in which it belongs. Industry Surveys, part of NetAdvantage, provides information about trends and major competitors in the field. For more information about using NetAdvantage to locate information, take a look at www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/netadvantage Activity 3 Locating Industry Surveys 1. Go to the library database NetAdvantage. 2. When prompted, enter your Sharklink ID and password to access the database. 3. Select the "Industries" tab at the top of the page. 4. Under the "Select" heading, choose an industry for the company you are using for this exercise. If you are unsure of the industry, you can search for an Industry Survey for a specific company in the fields under the "Search by Company" heading. (Industry Survey is set as the default in this area). 5. Enter the information below. You will find the requested information listed in the record. Industry:    Is your company specifically discussed in the survey?   Yes  No  Not sure Date retrieved:    For help with finding industry information, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also email refdesk@nova.edu Congratulations! You have successfully completed Step 3 of the Library Research Module for ISM 5014. To submit this portion of the Library Research Module, click on the "Send Information" button below.