An interactive CD-ROM multimedia version of the text is available with the text. In addition to the full text and bullet text summaries by chapter, the CD-ROM features simulations, audio/video overviews explaining key concepts, on-line quizzes, hyperlinks to the exercises on the Laudon Web site, the complete Running Case with required files, technology updates, and more. Students can use the CD-ROM edition as an interactive supplement or as an alternative to the traditional text.