The export of e-services in the age of technology transformation: Challenges and implications for international service providers

Journal of Services Marketing

Volumn 18, Issue 7, 2004, Pages 560-573

  Javalgi, Rajshekhar G ^a   Martin, Charles L ^b   Todd, Patricia R ^c  

^a CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c LUBRIZOL CORPORATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Communication; Electronic commerce; Export; Services; Technology led strategy

Indexed keywords

EID: 84992990080     PISSN: 08876045     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/08876040410561884     Document Type: Review

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