Plans to utilize electronic marketplaces: the case of B2B procurement markets in Norway

摘要

An electronic business to business procurement marketplace is an iner- organization information system through which multiple buyers and sellers interact to accomplish market-making activities for corporate purchases. In this study, the extent to which organizations had plans to utilize electronic marketplaces for purchases was investigated. A survey was conducted in Norway. Survey results indicate that most Organizations had plans, only 3 percent had No plans while 34 percent had concrete plans To utilize electronic marketplaces for Purchases.