Electronic Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (4 Volumes): 9781599049434: Business & Management Books

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ISBN13: 9781599049434

EISBN13: 9781599049441

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-943-4

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Electronic Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications compiles a critical mass of top research— nearly 200 chapters from 340 of the world's leading experts—to provide libraries with a landmark, four-volume reference to meet research needs in the many disciplines impacted by this far-reaching discipline. The comprehensive range of covered topics includes mobile commerce, virtual enterprises, business-to-business applications, Web services, and enterprise methodologies.

Electronic Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a must have publication for all academic and research libraries.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Applications of E-Commerce in Government
Branding on the Internet
Consumer Trust in E-Commerce
Drivers and Barriers to Online Shopping
E-Business Reference Models
E-Commerce and Small Tourism Firms
E-Commerce Taxation Issues
Evolution of Mobile Commerce Applications
Intelligent Software Agents in E-Commerce
International E-Commerce
Internet-Based Customer Collaboration
Mobile Agent-Based Auction Services
Mobile Commerce Security
Mobile Handheld Devices for Mobile Commerce
Multilingual Web Sites in Global Electronic Commerce
Online Consumer Behavior and E-Commerce Strategies
Personalization of Web Services
Public Sector E-Commerce
Secure Agent for E-Commerce Applications
Semantic Web Support for Customer Services
Trust in Business-to-Business E-Commerce
Trust in Virtual Enterprises
Unlocking E-Customer Loyalty
Web Design and E-Commerce
Web Initiatives and E-Commerce Strategy
Web Site Quality and Usability in E-Commerce

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This comprehensive reference source on electronic commerce is unprecedented in both its breadth and depth of coverage. It offers great insight regarding international perspectives associated with electronic commerce. This important publication will significantly influence for years to come the expansion of knowledge in this important field.

– Annie Becker, Florida Institute of Technology, USA

This four-volume reference is intended by editor Becker to provide comprehensive coverage of the methodological, technological, conceptual, and managerial issues related to electronic commerce. She has gathered some 300 articles and organized them into eight sections covering fundamental concepts and theories, development and design methodologies, tools and technologies, utilization and application, organizational and social implications, managerial impact, critical issues, and emerging trends.

– Books News Inc. (2008)

S. Ann Becker is a research professor of computer science and management information systems and assistant dean and division director of professional development at Florida Institute of Technology. She is also the director of the National Center for Small Business Information at Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Becker has extensive experience in teaching, research, and consulting in electronic commerce, database technologies, Web usability and accessibility, telemedicine, software engineering, and acquisition management. She has a Master of Business Administration from St. Cloud State University, and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Information Systems from University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Becker also has a graduate certificate in Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Becker has published over 100 articles in Web usability and accessibility, telemedicine, handheld and database technologies, and software engineering. She has received funding for research from Texas Instruments, IBM Corporation, the National Science Foundation, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Dr. Becker is an associate editor for the Journal of Database Management, Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations, and International Journal of Cases on Electronic Commerce. Dr. Becker is also the recipient of the 2005 Joan Bixby Women’s History Award at Florida Institute of Technology and 2002-2004 Northern Arizona University Mark Layton Award for Research Excellence.

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