ISM 5451: Managing Information & Technology in the Public Sector

Step 3: Finding Industry Surveys

Welcome to Step 3 of the ISM 5451:  Step 1 -- Finding Journal Articles in the Public Sector Step 2 -- Finding Data About a Company Step 3 -- Finding Industry Surveys Step 4 -- Finding Information on Mergers and Acquisitions 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:  Academic Program:  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 it belongs. Industry Surveys, parto of NetAdvantage, provide information about trends and major competitors in the field. Activity 3 Locating Industry Surveys Go to the Business Resource Library Guide site at http://nova.campusguides.com/dilshsbe Go to the second column, scroll down to "Locate Academic Resources" the third box, and click "NetAdvantage." When prompted enter your "SharkLink ID" and "SharkLink Password" and then select the Submit button. From the tab located on the top page, select "Industries". Under "Select" you will see "Industry Surveys". From the drop-down menu select an industry, or under "Search by Company", you can also search by a Ticker or Company Name. Note Industry Survey is the default. 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 ISM 5451. To turn in this portion of the ISM 5451, click on the "Send Information" button below.