Failure of internet company
Choose an internet company that has gone out of business and explain why you think they did not succeed. (e.g. etoys)
Choose an internet company that has gone out of business and explain why you think they did not succeed. (e.g. etoys)
While there is value in researching competition and customers, why is it ultimately important for an organization to develop a unique strategic plan for its e-commerce operations as opposed to simply imitating other successes of other B2B and B2C sites?
Can you please explain how a web site might handle security, confidentiality and international issues.
What is the relationship between ethical practices and the protection of customer data in an eBusiness?
With some of the sites we've talked about -- ebay.com, paypal.com etc., comes a new form of protection. As an ebusiness or as a consumer, what concerns do we need to have to protect ourselves? When the auction was live or our payments were more material, we could control our gains and losses a bit more but now with the web, wh
What types of concerns do we need to think about with online gambling? From both points of views -- consumers or providers? What about the global perspective and the technology needed to control access to only those countries for which its legal in? Does regulation go "out the window" or are there methods of maintaining co
How have business operations changed with the advent of e-business?
How effective is e-operations in enabling the overall goals and strategies of an organization?
How can security be maintained in global e-commerce (e.g., viruses, hackers)?
How do buyer-oriented marketplace activities differ online?
Please discuss an e-Business that failed and why it failed, what happenned and what could have been done differently. Also, Discuss whether the failed e-Business practiced sound financial planning.
How does the consideration of a WEB site's potential value to the company assist the company in determining how to develop the site?
While performing a SWOT analysis of the competition has its value, why is it important for a company to develop its own plan for its eBusiness operations versus imitating the competitions' WEB sites?
No matter how good a website is, the website is useless if nobody comes to it. You need the traffic to make it a success. What e-marketing strategy or tactic has been the most successful among e-business today? Has it been fancy emails? How about search engines? Banners? Online games? While the best strategy may be a combina
As an organization moves into an online e-Business environment, what new skills will be required of non-IT personnel?
I've been dealing at a local bank for 10 years that has its staff 50% of what it was when I joined. I'm told this has been accomplished with the same amount of customers. Between 24 hour ATM machines, online banking, etc, the need for people is less. With EC/e-Business and technology increasing, will we see more and more com
What are some types of web infrastructures and their function?
When would ebusiness need encryption? What web application would require authentication? Would it be advisable for anyone to NOT use a firewall?
Can you explain speed and the big one security and how this affects the work place environment. Also does ebusiness require a large pipe to the Internet or would a local DSL work just as well for independent nursing home. When would you need to address issues that would require you to add more bandwidth to your infrastructure?
Can you please explain the difference between dedicated server and co-locating our server? Also can you please explain the difference between an Intranet and a Extranet.
What is the difference between eCommerce and eBusiness? Thank you for your time!
What types of information would be available to consider when designing a B2C and a B2B online system? What channels does one have to gather or purchase that information?
What are the advantages & challenges of monitoring the effectiveness of online advertising? How, in your opinion, online advertising is received by consumers and business customers?
Can an Internet presence occur simply because its the "thing" to do today? Are there instances when E-Business is actually not profitable but just another way to focus customers into buying at their physical shops?
What costs are associated with the implementation of new internal or external e-processes?
What e-processes might it make sense to buy or outsource as opposed to developing and installing them in-house?
Please elaborate on three examples of possible ethical problems when running an e-business.
What are the legal and regulatory ramifications of operating an e-Business?
Please elaborate on one e-Business failure. Explain what happened and what would have been done differently. Did the e-Business practice sound financial planning?
Compare the short & long term implications for stock transactions volume & profitability for an outsourced business Website development vs. hiring the appropriate personnel to develop the site.