Mobile Commerce: Technology, Theory and Applications: Technology, Theory and Applications

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Mennecke, Brian E., Strader, Troy J.
Idea Group Inc (IGI), 2002 M07 1 - 364 pages

M-commerce (mobile-commerce) refers to e-commerce activities carried out via a mobile terminal such as a phone or PDA. M-commerce applications for both individuals and organizations are expected to grow considerably over the next few years. Mobile Commerce: Technology, Theory and Applications addresses issues pertaining to the development, deployment, and use of these applications. The objective of this book is to provide a single source of up-to-date information about mobile commerce including the technology (hardware and software) involved, research on the expected impact of this technology on businesses and consumers, and case studies describing state-of-the-art m-commerce applications and lessons learned.

 

Contents

NTT DoCoMos imode Developing WinWin Relationships for Mobile Commerce
1
Wireless Devices for Mobile Commerce User Interface Design and Usability
26
Location Based Services Locating the MOney
51
Towards a Classification Framework for Mobile Location Services
67
Wireless Personal and Local Area Networks
86
The Impact of Technology Advances on Strategy Formulation in MObile Communications Networks
99
The Ecology of Mobile Commerce Charting a Course for Success Using Value Chain Analysis
122
The Wireless Application Protocol Strategic Implications for Wireless Internet Services
145
Mobile Data Technologies and Small Business Adoption and Diffusion An Empirical Study of Barriers and Facilitators
218
We Know Where You Are The Ethics of LBS Advertising
245
A Perspective on mCommerce
262
MCommerce in the Automotive IndustryMaking a Case for Strategic Partnerships
279
Case Study The Role of Mobile Advertising in Building a Brand
291
Wireless in the Classroom and Beyond
309
Glossary
321
About the Authors
326

Mobile Business Services A Strategic Perspective
162
Mobile Polrtals The Development of MCommerce Gateways
185
Factors Influencing Adoption of Mobile Gaming Services
202

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About the author (2002)

Brian E. Mennecke is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems in the College of Business at Iowa State University. Dr. Mennecke earned his Ph.D. at Indiana University in management information systems and also holds Master?s degrees in geology and business from Miami University.

Professor of Information Systems in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University. He received his Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997. [Editor]

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