Learning objectives Define e-marketplaces and list their components 2. List the major types of e-marketplaces and describe their features 3. Describe the various types of EC intermediaries and their roles 4. Describe electronic catalogs, shopping carts, and search engInes 5. Describe the various types of auctions and list their characteristics 6. Discuss the benefits limitations, and impacts of auctions Electronic Commerc Prentice Hall 2006Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall © 2006 2 Learning Objectives 1. Define e-marketplaces and list their components. 2. List the major types of e-marketplaces and describe their features. 3. Describe the various types of EC intermediaries and their roles. 4. Describe electronic catalogs, shopping carts, and search engines. 5. Describe the various types of auctions and list their characteristics. 6. Discuss the benefits, limitations, and impacts of auctions