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Intelligent Enterprises of the 21st Century

ISBN: 1591401607
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2003
Pages: 195

Authors: Jatinder Gupta

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• Table of Contents
• BackCover
• Intelligent Enterprises of the 21st Century
• Preface
• Section I: Intelligent Enterprises
• Chapter 1: Knowledge Economy and Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• Knowledge-Based Economy
• How to Create Intelligent Enterprises
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 2: The Macroeconomic Benefits of Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• Greater Economic Stability
• Specialization and Customization
• The Impact of the Internet
• Worldwide Implications
• Conclusion
• References
• Endnotes
• Section II: Electronic Enterprises
• Chapter 3: A Comparative Analysis of eBay and Amazon
• Introduction
• Early Life
• Comparison of Visions
• Growth Strategy
• Head-to-Head Competition
• What the Future Holds
• Endnotes
• Chapter 4: Key Determinants of Consumer Acceptance of Virtual Stores: Some Empirical Evidence
• Introduction
• Background
• Theoretical Framework
• Research Findings
• Discussion and Implications of the Study
• Achieving the Critical Success Factors
• Future Research Directions
• References
• Appendix A
• Chapter 5: Next Generation B2B Commerce using Software Agents
• Introduction
• An Overview of B2B Commerce
• IT Infrastructure Requirements
• Software Agents Overview
• Agent-Based Architecture
• Transaction Flows
• Conclusion: Contributions and Research Opportunities
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Chapter 6: Building Adaptive E-Business Infrastructure for Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• Dynamic Web Services Integration
• OGSA for Business Process Integration
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 7: The Evolving E-Business Enterprise Systems Suite
• Introduction
• The Evolution of the Enterprise System Suite: From ERP to E-Business
• The E-Business Systems Integrated Suite
• Management Perspective
• Conclusion
• References
• Section III: Technology and Tools for Intelligent Enterprises
• Chapter 8: A Framework of Intelligence Infrastructure Supported by Intelligent Agents
• Introduction
• Intelligent Agents
• Intelligent Agent Applications
• Intelligence Infrastructure
• Intelligent Agents Supported Intelligence Infrastructure
• Research Issues and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 9: Enterprise Resource Planning for Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• ERP Systems for the Intelligent Enterprise
• Advantages and Shortcomings of ERP Systems
• The ERP Market: Vendors and Market Trends
• The ERP Implementation Project: Risks and Key Success Factors
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Chapter 10: New Challenges in Electronic Payments
• Introduction
• The Definition of Risk
• Risk Analysis: The Evaluation of Electronic Payment Systems
• Individual Risk Management
• Conclusion
• Endnotes
• References
• Chapter 11: Infrastructure and Policy Frameworks for the Support of Intelligent Enterprises: The Singapore Experience
• Introduction
• Advanced Telecommunications Infrastructure
• International Connectivity
• Frameworks for Electronic Commerce
• Legal and Policy Frameworks
• E-Government
• M-Commerce
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 12: Application Service Provision: A Technology and Working Tool for Intelligent Enterprises of the 21st Century
• Introduction
• Background
• Concerns
• Recommendations
• Future Trends
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 13: Transforming Small Businesses into Intelligent Enterprises Through Knowledge Management
• Introduction
• Role of Knowledge Management in Small Business
• Empirical Investigation
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 14: From Data to Decisions: Knowledge Discovery Solutions for Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• Establishment of KM Infrastructure
• Knowledge Architecture
• Knowledge Management Systems
• Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques
• How to Become a Knowledge-Based Enterprise
• Summary
• References
• Section IV: Managing Intelligent Enterprises
• Chapter 15: E-Pricing for Intelligent Enterprises: A Strategic Perspective
• Introduction
• Impact of the Internet on Pricing
• Real TimeDynamic Pricing
• Implications for Theory and Practice
• Future Trends
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 16: Linking E-Commerce Strategies with Organizational and ISIT Strategies
• Introduction
• Understanding E-Commerce From the is Perspective
• Lessons From ISIT Strategies
• Generic Strategies and Stages
• Issues Specific to E-Commerce
• Developing an E-Commerce Strategy
• Selected Implications
• Conclusion
• Endnotes
• References
• Chapter 17: Managing Operations in the E-Commerce Era: Requirements and Challenges
• Introduction
• Background
• Operations and E-Commerce
• Future Trends in Enhancing Use of the Internet for Commerce
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 18: E-Business Systems Security for Intelligent Enterprises
• Introduction
• E-Business Systems Security Concepts
• Technological Background
• Security Policy
• Intelligent Management of Information Systems Security
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgment
• References
• Chapter 19: Modern Maintenance Management for Enhancing Organizational Efficiency
• Introduction
• Complexity of Maintenance Management
• Competencies Needed for Organizational Efficiency
• Maintenance Management Framework
• Practices to Reach Required Competencies
• Conclusion
• References
• Index
• Index_B
• Index_C
• Index_D
• Index_E
• Index_F
• Index_G
• Index_H
• Index_I
• Index_J
• Index_K
• Index_L
• Index_M
• Index_N
• Index_O
• Index_P
• Index_Q
• Index_R
• Index_S
• Index_T
• Index_U
• Index_V
• Index_W
• Index_Y
• List of Figures
• List of Tables