出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：The authors surveyed academic vice presidents in schools accredited by each of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to determine the extent to which schools participate in business-to-consumer e-commerce. The study revealed how classifying variables of accreditation region, enrollment, public/private status, and degree levels awarded affected e-commerce availability of 17 applications. Four of the 17 applications were available in over 80% of responding schools. Nine of the applications were unavailable in 60% or more of the schools. Early e-commerce application development appears to focus more on information applications than processing applications. Schools with the following characteristics were more likely to have more online applications: larger schools, public institutions, and schools offering higher-level degrees. Differences from region to region were not pronounced.
