Sharing is a phenomenon as old as humankind, while collaborative consumption and the “sharing economy” are phenomena born of the Internet age. This paper compares sharing and collaborative consumption and finds that both are growing in popularity today. Examples are given and an assessment...

The text addresses some of the definitions and origins of the term "Internet Balkanization." Drawing upon U.S. constitutional law and interstate commerce regulations, it argues that the term also carries strong connotations on the realms of jurisdiction and commerce. The text adds examples of...

We present the results of an empirical study on German customers' motives to participate in the shareconomy. We focus on four different industries with two companies each: accommodation renting (Airbnb vs. Couchsurfing), car sharing (DriveNow vs. tamyca), commodities (Leihdirwas vs. WHY own it)...

The concepts of ‘sharing’ Economy and Collaborative Consumption are gaining popularity in the business world because of internet based products and services. The widespread use and virtue of one of the extensions of collaborative consumption is collaborative education, which is...

Electronic marketplaces (e-marketplaces) allow networks of buyers and sellers to conduct business online and to exchange information more efficiently using Internet technology. Despite the benefits that e-marketplaces potentially afford firms, concerns have been raised that these markets may...

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...