Electronic Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (Electronic book text)

The electronic commerce environment has evolved so rapidly that it is difficult for even seasoned professionals in IT, management, and other affected disciplines to keep up with the pace of change and to comprehend the full range of opportunities and challenges these emerging technologies present.Electronic Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications compiles a critical mass of top research[nearly 300 chapters from upwards of 400 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 these far-reaching topics. The comprehensive range of covered topics includes mobile commerce, virtual enterprises, business-to-business applications, Web services, and enterprise methodologies.