Virtual enterprise normative framework within electronic institutions

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2005

Authors

cardoso, hl (Author) FEUP; oliveira, e (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Vol. 36

Pages: 14-32

ISSN: 0302-9743

Publisher: Springer Nature

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 25 Citations

Scopus - 51 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-000-5KW

Abstract (EN): Virtual Enterprises are a major trend within the B2B scenario. Technological support towards enabling this cooperation model includes the multi-agent systems paradigm. In this paper we identify requirements of Virtual Enterprise contracts, developing a normative framework for contract validation and enforcement. Furthermore, we enclose this conception within the structure of an Electronic Institution, which governs and supports the interaction of agents in business scenarios, providing specific services such as brokering, reputation, negotiation mediation, and contract related services. We focus on electronic contracting as a means of establishing cooperation agreements, and we describe the institution's role on the e-contracting life-cycle.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19