Abstract
This chapter discusses using e- and m-business components in supporting and enhancing existing businesses and in creating new business innovations. A framework illustrating two different approaches companies have to adoption of e- and m-business components is proposed. Three cases of how Finnish companies have, in an innovative way, used e- and m-business components to support, enhance, and launch businesses are presented. Based on the illustrative framework and the cases, some rules of thumb for using e- and m-business components in business are proposed. The aim of this chapter is to offer managers helpful insights for planning e- and m- business component investments.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Electronic Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications |
| Editors | In Lee |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Pages | 550-564 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-60566-057-8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-60566-056-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | A3 Part of a book or another research book |