
In the emerging global economy, e-commerce and e-business have increasingly become a necessary component of business strategy and a strong catalyst for economicdevelopment. The integration of information and communications technology(ICT) in business has revolutionized relationships within organizations and those betweenand among organizations and individuals. Specifically, the use of ICT in business has enhanced productivity, encouraged greater customer participation, and enabled mass customization, besides reducing costs.With developments in the Internet and Web-based technologies, distinctions betweentraditional markets and the global electronic...