Electronic Commerce

E-commerce continues to have a dramatic impact on virtually every aspect of business. And following the 2009 recession on electronic commerce, its role is even more critical. Packed with the most cutting-edge coverage available, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE, 10e equips students with a solid understanding of the dynamics of this fast-paced industry. It delivers comprehensive coverage of emerging online business strategies and technologies in the electronic commerce marketplace. By detailing how the landscape of online commerce is evolving, this market-leading text reflects changes in the economy and how business and society are responding to those changes. Balancing technological issues with the strategic business aspects of successful e-commerce, the new edition includes expanded coverage of e-commerce growth in China and the developing world, social media and online marketing strategies, technology-enabled outsourcing, and the latest development in online payment processing systems.

Gary Schneider is the William S. Perlroth Professor of Accounting at Quinnipiac University. His prior teaching appointments include the University of San Diego, the University of Tennessee, and Xavier University. The author of more than 50 books and 100 research papers, Dr. Schneider has written widely on accounting and information systems topics with his work appearing in journals such as _Interfaces_, the _IS Audit and Control Journal_, and the _Journal of Information Systems_. His books have been translated into Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish. A CPA who practiced public accounting in Ohio for 14 years before undertaking his academic career, Dr. Schneider holds a Ph.D. in accounting information systems from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from Xavier University, and a BA in economics from the University of Cincinnati.

1. Introduction to Electronic Commerce. 2. Technology Infrastructure: The Internet and the World Wide Web. 3. Selling on the Web. 4. Marketing on the Web. 5. Business-to-Business Activities: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Costs. 6. Social Networking, Mobile Commerce, and Online Auctions. 7. The Environment of Electronic Commerce: Legal, Ethical, and Tax Issues. 8. Web Server Hardware and Software. 9. Electronic Commerce Software. 10. Security for Electronic Commerce. 11. Payment Systems for Electronic Commerce. 12. Planning for Electronic Commerce.