Chapter 7 Flashcards
E Commerce Benefits
Increases Reach
Reduce Processing Costs
Removes Barriers
E-Business
Using the internet for buying, selling, customer service, collaboration, e-learning, and internal operations
Brick-and-Mortar Organizations
Businesses where products, processes, and delivery are all physical
Virtual Organizations
Businesses where products, processes, and delivery are all digital
Clicks-and-Mortar Organizations
Businesses that operate both online and in physical locations
E-Commerce Business Models Examples
Members
Online Auctions
Viral Marketing
B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
When businesses sell products or services directly to individuals
B2B (Business-to-Business)
When businesses sell products or services to other businesses. It makes up most of e-commerce activity
C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)
When individuals sell products or services directly to other individuals, often through auctions or classified ads
B2E (Business-to-Employee)
When a company uses e-commerce to provide services and information to its employees, such as managing benefits, training, discounts, and ordering supplies
E-Government
The use of internet technology to provide information and services to citizens (G2C) and businesses (G2B), often including government procurement rules
Auction
A process where buyers or sellers bid competitively, and prices change based on the bids
Benefits of E Auctions
Increased Revenue for Sellers
Bargain Lower Prices for Buyers
Forward Auctions
Sellers offer items to multiple buyers, and the highest bidder wins
Reverse Auctions
A buyer requests bids from sellers, and the lowest bidder wins
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
A buyer posts details about a needed purchase, and suppliers submit electronic bids
Electronic Marketplace
An online space where buyers and sellers do business
Electronic Payment
Systems that let customers pay online instead of using cash or checks
Traditional System Disadvantages
No Face to Face Contact for Cash
Not everyone accepts credit cards
Less Secure
Where are E Cheques primarily used in
B2B