E Commerce & E Governance Flashcards

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What is the primary focus of traditional commerce?

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The exchange of products and services through personal interactions

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How does e-commerce differ from traditional commerce in terms of operation?

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E-commerce trading activities are online via the internet and can be considered automatic

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What are the business hours limitations of traditional commerce?

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Limited to business hours, mostly during the day

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What is the availability of e-commerce in terms of time?

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E-commerce is 24X7, it can be done anytime day and night

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What type of interaction does traditional commerce provide?

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Face to face interaction

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How is consumer interaction in e-commerce characterized?

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Screen to face interaction

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What geographic limitation does traditional commerce have?

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Limited to a particular geographical location

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What is the scope of e-commerce compared to traditional commerce?

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E-commerce is global and has no physical limitation

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9
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List some modes of payment in traditional commerce.

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  • Cash
  • Cheques
  • Credit cards
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What are some modes of payment in e-commerce?

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  • Bank transfer
  • Credit card
  • E-wallet
  • Mobile payment
  • Many more
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What is a key difference in the delivery of goods or services between traditional commerce and e-commerce?

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Goods and delivery of services is instant with traditional commerce; delivery in e-commerce takes some time

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12
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What is the scope of traditional commerce?

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Local

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13
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What is one advantage of e-commerce regarding its reach?

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E-commerce provides sellers with a global reach

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What does e-commerce reduce in terms of transactions?

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Paperwork and significantly lower transaction costs

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15
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How does e-commerce help in cost saving for users?

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Provides more options to compare and select cheaper and better options

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16
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What advantage does e-commerce provide to rural areas?

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Access to services and products otherwise unavailable

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17
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What is a significant convenience of e-commerce for customers?

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Anytime shopping; the website is functional at all times

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18
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How does e-commerce allow for direct interaction between customers and businesses?

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No intermediaries involved

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19
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What kind of public services can e-commerce improve?

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Healthcare, education, social services

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20
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What is a major disadvantage of e-commerce regarding setup?

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High setup cost for hardware and software

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What is a disadvantage of e-commerce related to personal touch?

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Lack of personal touch can be a disadvantage for certain services and products

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22
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What security concerns do customers have in e-commerce?

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Credit card theft, identity theft

23
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What are some common problems with goods delivery in e-commerce?

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Fulfillment issues, shipping problems, mix-ups

24
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What is the B2C model in e-commerce?

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Business sells its products directly to a customer

25
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What is an example of a B2C business?

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Amazon, Flipkart

26
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Describe the B2B model in e-commerce.

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Business sells its products to an intermediate buyer who then sells to the final customer

27
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What is an example of a B2B business?

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Tata Communications

28
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What does the C2C model in e-commerce involve?

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Consumer helps consumer to sell or rent assets

29
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What is an example of a C2C platform?

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OLX, Quikr

30
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What is the C2B model in e-commerce?

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Consumers offer products or services of value to businesses

31
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What is an example of a C2B service?

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Blog written by an author for a business

32
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What are the phases of the e-commerce trade cycle?

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  • Pre-Sales
  • Execution
  • Settlement
  • After-Sales
33
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What are the steps involved in the Pre-Sales phase?

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  • Search
  • Negotiate
34
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What occurs during the Execution phase of the trade cycle?

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  • Order
  • Delivery
35
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What does the Settlement phase consist of?

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  • Invoice
  • Payment
36
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What is included in the After-Sales phase?

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  • Warranty
  • After Sale Services
37
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What are the advantages of using credit cards in e-commerce?

A

Reach international markets by integrating payment gateways

38
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What are mobile payments used for in e-commerce?

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Quick purchases on e-commerce websites and donation portals

39
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What is the function of bank transfers in e-commerce?

A

Sending money from one bank account to another

40
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What is an e-wallet?

A

A type of electronic card for online transactions

41
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What is M-commerce?

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Buying and selling through wireless handheld devices

42
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What is social commerce?

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E-commerce involving social media for promotion and sales

43
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What technologies does e-commerce draw from?

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  • Mobile commerce
  • Electronic funds transfer
  • Supply chain management
  • Internet marketing
  • Online transaction processing
  • Electronic data interchange (EDI)
  • Inventory management systems
  • Automated data collection systems
44
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What is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)?

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Electronic interchange of business information using standardized format

45
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What is the purpose of e-governance?

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To simplify processes for government, citizens, and businesses

46
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What does SMART stand for in e-governance?

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  • Simple
  • Moral
  • Accessible
  • Responsive
  • Transparent
47
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What is Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services?

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Government services that enable citizens to access public services

48
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What does Government-to-Business (G2B) involve?

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Exchange of services between government and business organizations

49
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What is Government-to-Government (G2G)?

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Interaction between different government departments and agencies

50
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What is the purpose of Government-to-Employee (G2E)?

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Bring employees together and improve knowledge sharing

51
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What is encryption in e-commerce security?

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Converts plain text into cipher text to protect user information

52
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What are the two types of encryption?

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  • Symmetric
  • Asymmetric
53
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What is a digital signature?

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Guarantees the authenticity of an electronic document

54
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What is a digital certificate?

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An electronic ‘password’ for secure data exchange over the Internet