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Journal article
e-Crime Prevention: An Investigation of the Preparation of e-Commerce Professionals
Journal of Internet commerce, Vol.8(1-2), pp.2-22
01/01/2009
Web of Science ID: WOS:000212298100002
Abstract
As e-commerce revenues have mounted in recent years, so have losses from security breaches and legal problems. The present study conceptualized e-commerce activities focused on gains versus loss prevention in terms of regulatory focus theory. Professional preparation provided in 163 e-commerce master's programs worldwide was investigated using propositions derived from the theory. Data were collected using extensive Web searches of master's program curricula. Results suggested that a majority of the programs lacked courses in the prevention-focused topics of law, security, or ethics. As e-businesses increasingly face the threat of costly legal and security incidents, it appears necessary for e-commerce education programs to place greater emphasis on prevention-focused topics.
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- Title
- e-Crime Prevention
- Publication Details
- Journal of Internet commerce, Vol.8(1-2), pp.2-22
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group; United States
- Copyright
- © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group
- Identifiers
- WOS:000212298100002; 99380500952906600
- Academic Unit
- College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
- Language
- English