Osnove informatike

The book Fundamentals of Informatics (Osnove informatike), authored by a team of prominent Croatian experts and professors—including Velimir Srića, Ante Panian, Branko Kliment, Zoran Škoro, and their colleagues—has long served as an essential foundational text for students of economics, organization, and information sciences (most notably at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Zagreb). The work provides a systematic and clear introduction to the core concepts of information and communication technology (ICT). It covers computer hardware and software, data structures, the operating principles of operating systems, computer networks, and the Internet. Significant emphasis is placed on business informatics—specifically, how information systems are planned, developed, and utilized to address business challenges, manage data, and support decision-making within organizations. Due to its systematic approach and didactic clarity, the book has played a pivotal role in the IT literacy of generations of Croatian students and professionals.