Introduction to PLCs or Electronic Commerce

Introduction to PLCs

Author: Jay F Hooper

This book is oriented to the people that work on and troubleshoot PLCs on the factory floor. It is directed at the actual problems and conditions that will be encountered within a realistic setting. The text is designed to present a clear, concise picture of how PLCs operate to the person that wishes to learn more about them.

New interesting textbook: Global Political Economy or The Adman in the Parlor

Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective

Author: Efraim Turban

This text describes the essentials of electronic commerce–how it is being conducted and managed as well as assessing its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks. It is a clear, simple, well-organized book, and provides all the basic definitions as well as logical support. Using extensive, vivid examples from large corporations, small businesses, government and not-for-profit agencies from all over the world, it makes the concepts presented come alive for readers.

Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to E-commerce, the book explores internet marketing, B2B and C-commerce, E-marketplaces and internet consumerism, E-government, mobile commerce, auctions, security, electronic payment systems, and strategy and implementation to launch a successful E-commerce business.

Written by experienced authors who are well-versed in real-world practices, this book will prove invaluable for managers and professional people in any functional area of business; as well as those in government, education, health services, and other areas that can benefit from a knowledge of e-commerce.

Booknews

Describes what electronic commerce is, how it is being conducted and managed, and its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks, taking a managerial orientation and interdisciplinary approach. Contains sections on applications, supporting electronic commerce, technological infrastructure, and advanced topics like global electronic commerce and future directions. Includes chapter summaries, key words, review and discussion questions, Internet exercises, and team exercises, plus real-world cases. The editor is affiliated with City University of Hong Kong. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)