International financial markets are characterized by self-regulation among private parties and international action in the regulation of such behavior. The Group of Seven plan, the World Trade Organization Agreements, the General Agreement on Trade in Services principles, and European Union...

The article addresses the question 'What makes an e-shop successful?' by providing various reference models. These reference models are for the obvious retail evolution, for quality and retail sales, for pricing and quality of products, and for pricing and quality of the sales process (i.e.,...

Internet constituye un canal de comunicación y distribución con un elevado nivel de implantación social. En todo caso, todavía existe una cierta sensación de desconfianza frente al mismo, sobre todo como medio de contratación. Para poner fin a esta última impresión se idearon los...

Retail trade, as an activity in a developed economy, came to its stage of maturity, which means that it contains the number and share of employees that does not increase anymore. This activity can now be understood only if we analyze the value chains for specific products, in which it is an...

The purpose of the paper was to identify approaches to value proposition in online companies and their consequences to firm performance. The paper presents a deconstructivist view on online value proposition. Based on this approach a survey of 150 Polish online firms was conducted. The research...

This study deals with live and silent auctions of domain names. It develops a domain name appraisal model for decisions related to marketability, brand, traffic, industry e-commerce value trademark assessment. It focuses on ICANN NAF WIPO IRS type of resolution dispute cost benefit analysis and...

Electronic distribution channels provide alternatives for faster delivery of banking services to a wider scope of customers. This study aims to understand customers' perception towards the potential benefits and risks associated with electronic banking in Pakistan. The outcomes would help the...

The fast growing of e-commerce proceeded in profits for many companies. Its application associated to well-designed workflows, i.g., the virtual customer care procedures, can benefit the companies by building long term competitive advantages. This study analysed the virtual customer care of ten...

This study develops and validates an extended model, to predict and explain consumers' intentions to transact with an internet-based Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce system, based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). In the augmented TAM of this study, additionally to ease of use and...