How similar is the world in the internet era? a comparison of e-business in China, Russia, and Sweden

Abstract

Much has been written about how e-business can serve as a strong homogenizing influence and essentially make the world into one market. Yet, little research, has empirically investigated this question. This study seeks to describe e-business activity in China, Sweden, and Russia to identify similarities and differences in the portfolios of e-business applications in these countries. Our results indicate that different e-business applications are emerging as more prevalent in different countries. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.