Introduction The ubiquitous development of technology and computers have changed the way people live, work, play, and interact. The profile of business has changed dramatically throughout the years. Technological advancements dominate the shift in business strategies of many firms and made traditional business models obsolete. Upheavals wrought by these developments...
The new company to be launched The company wants to launch a low-cost airline to diversify business and at the same time improve on the profit bottom-line. The company might make use of intranet and extranet technology in doing its business. Intranet technology is a local area network communication-based system...
Through its very nature, the Internet has altered and reshaped almost every aspect of the communication media, from books and news industry to television and various forms of personal interactions. One of the areas that emerged on the internet and developed into a massive, complicated industry is the online shopping....
Management Summary The economy is global and organizations need to develop strategies based on the advanced level of communication technology. Communication technologies and information have revolutionized the relationships between organizations. The advent of the internet has created e-business that enhanced productivity and this has enabled the customer to participate. Communication...
Introduction It is commonly accepted by the business world that information technology should be viewed as more than just an automation of business processes. Information technology can fundamentally change the way business is done. Therefore, many organizations seek to improve their competitiveness by utilizing advanced information technologies such as enterprise...
Business Models and strategies Ecommerce refers to a business model where the activities of the business are conducted electronically via the internet. There are various types of eCommerce as indicated below: Business -to- Business (B2B) This type of eCommerce refers to an electronic business activity whereby companies transact business activities...
Abstract Businesses are constantly seeking ways to increase their efficiency and profit margins. Technological solutions are one way that businesses can achieve these goals. E-commerce and m-commerce have emerged as some of the technologies that businesses can employ to achieve increased productivity. This paper sets out to discuss electronic and...
Introduction In earlier centuries, communication model was depicted as a linear process in which one person directly conveyed message to another person. Business models conformed to that linear model where a seller directly interacted with a buyer. In the current twenty-first century, communication models are the interaction of transaction processes...
Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the impact of online shopping on both customers and retailers in the US. The paper investigates four major impacts of online shopping, namely, product promotion, consumer behavior, reduced product prices, and the modes of distribution/delivery. To achieve its objective, the paper...
E-tailing education service expansion strategies The modern-day rise in competition in the business arena has compelled businesses to devise new and revolutionary ways and means of marketing their products. The success of a marketing strategy is usually measured by the extent to which the product is adopted by the consumers....
Undoubtedly, Internet usage has not only played a major role in boosting businesses but has also contributed in other areas of the society. Many businesses have established channels with which to tap the significance of the Internet since trade is enhanced through advertisement and creating awareness to the retailer. In...
Abstract This paper investigates how entrepreneurs can create an effective team culture within RTBS. The research draws data from the employee working in the system and clients receiving the services as well as the managers. It performs interviews and surveys to collect randomized data from the population involved. The research...
Introduction The proposed Abayas Website will be an online-based business in the form of a website that will enable Emirati women to order Abayas without going to the shop itself and delivering the Abayas direct to their homes. Within the website, customers will be able to choose the price by...
Intention Abstract The study focused on determining the influence of internet retail-service quality on the ability of consumers to make a repeat purchase. The originality of this study was assured through the collection and analysis of primary data from the selected respondents. The objective of this research was to determine...
Abstract Over the years, payment systems have evolved to adapt to changes brought about by technological advances. The internet provided one such opportunity for the payment systems through e-commerce. Customers are increasingly demanding for easy to manage payment systems. E-commerce has driven the need for virtual payment that is dynamic,...
Electronic commerce is the utilization of the internet to generate and execute business deals. Electronic commerce is a new area in global trade that involves trading of goods and services across borders electronically. It is the use of telecommunication networks to produce, advertise, or sell goods and services. With the...
Abstract This paper discusses electronic commerce as a favorable technology that can be incorporated into the La Donna boutique-shopping platform. The boutique online shopping platform is not up to the standard. In turn, they are facing a lot of competition from other established competitors who have successfully applied technology in...
Executive summary E-commerce is a new aspect of business that was introduced by the several technological breakthroughs which have been witnessed in information and communication technology (ICT). The development of the internet brought with it a sea of possibilities key among these being the fact that people could easily communicate...
Introduction Definition of Research Problem ECommerce entails the processes of acquiring and selling of commodities and services via the internet. The term also refers to the deployment of digital information processing technology and electronic communications to establish, rename, and/or renovate valuable relationships between individuals and organisations. This goal can be...
What are the unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods? Name and describe four business trends and three technology trends shaping e-commerce today There are eight unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods that may be explained by the unique nature of the Internet and the...
How does the use of e-procurement change the nature of the skills and knowledge required of supply management personnel? Quesada et al. (2010) indicate that ‘supply chain management (SCM) should efficiently integrate the supply-side participants of a firm’s value chain’ (516). The important goal of effective SCM is to ensure...
The unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods In the chapter, eight unique features may be applied to e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods. Each of them has its meaning and worth in the sphere of business. The features are as follows: Ubiquity (technologies can be available everywhere);...
Introduction The internet can be defined as collection of interconnected computer systems that facilitate information sharing on a global platform. By its intrinsic ability to foster communication without geographic limitations, the internet has revolutionized the way we undertake daily activities, especially in business activities (Nissanoff 2006). The most significant business...
Introduction Traditional manufacturing business models deployed the push approach in production. Perspectives of producing for sale are the key drivers of this approach. Through the approach, manufacturing organizations employed salespersons to persuade people to consume their products to satisfy consumer needs as understood by manufacturing organizations. This strategy ensured that...
Introduction E-commerce is among the rapidly growing industries across the world and is one of the fast evolving areas of national and international trade. The internet has become an extremely powerful tool for conducting business electronically and it has had an intense effect on the way business is conducted. The...
Introduction E-commerce is gaining popularity in the United Arab Emirates, and many firms are now taking advantage of internet technology to reach out to customers. According to Smith (78), the government of the United Arab Emirates has been supporting the growth of information technology both financially and morally. As a...
Introduction Growth in the use of information technology has led to the development of e-business and e-commerce. Just like marketing includes sales of products, and sales do not necessarily include marketing, e-commerce is part of e-business, but e-business does not necessarily entail e-commerce. To understand the difference between e-business and...
