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)