Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9781337676557
Author: Ulric J. Gelinas; Richard B. Dull; Patrick Wheeler
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 3, Problem 1P
Find a merchandising business on the Internet (other than the Eddie Bauer or Amazon.com examples used in this chapter). Explore its Web page and how the order processing system works.
- a. Is there any information provided on how secure the Web page is? What level of comfort do you feel with its security? Explain.
- b. Does the business provide information regarding delivery time and stock-outs on purchases?
- c. What methods of payment does it accept?
- d. Analyze the design of the Web page in terms of usability and completeness of information content. Write a brief critique of the company’s page.
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