Electronic commerce travel: A case study in information technology use, market flexibility, adaptability, and diversification

Journal of Cases on Information Technology

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 73-89

  Pedersen, Eric ^a   Paper, David ^b  

^a DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adaptability; Diversification; Electronic commerce; Flexibility; Markets; Strategy; Technology; Travel

Indexed keywords

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INTERNET; MARKETING; ONLINE SYSTEMS; STRATEGIC PLANNING; TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY; TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES;

ADAPTABILITY; DIVERSIFICATION; FLEXIBILITY; TRAVEL PROVIDERS;

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE;

EID: 34047230933     PISSN: 15487717     EISSN: 15487725     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/jcit.2007010105     Document Type: Article

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