BTMA: Platform Mediated Networks questions well answered 2023

BTMA: Platform Mediated NetworksNetworks - correct answer System of interconnected nodes. The nodes can people (eg. stanfords alumni network), companies (eg. NBC's network of affiliated TV stations, places, (eg. the network of cities served by british airways. Nodes - correct answer Network users that are independent actors who participate in a network in order to interact with each other Platforms - correct answer subset of components and rules employed by users in most of their interactions Components - correct answer Hardware, software, services (Apple, ebay) Rules - correct answer Technical standards, protocals for information exchange, policies, and contracts that govern transaction ex. get on fb platform you have to adhere to rules set by the platform, cannot make up the rules Platforms: Rules - correct answer This is why it is called platform mediated networks. Somebody has to provide and maintain the platform to mediate users on top of the platform PMN example: Ebay Components - correct answer - Browser and Internet access - Website design -Bid tracking software - Shipping services -Links to paypal PMN example: Ebay Rules - correct answer - Registration requirements - Dispute resolution prcesses