...Greenwich School of Management / plymouth university | E- Commerce | PC303 | | Sonny Tella Leshie : SN/129122 | | | Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 2 2.0 Introduction 2 2.0 E-Commerce 3 3.1 Benefits of E-Commerce 3 3.2 Limitations of E-Commerce 4 4.0 Features of E-Commerce 4 4.1 Ubiquity 5 4.2 Global Reach 5 4.3 Universal Standards 6 4.4 Richness 6 4.5 Interactivity 7 4.6 Information Density 7 4.7 Personalisation/Customisation 7 4.8 Social Technology 8 5.0 Privacy and Security Issues 9 5.2 Security 9 6.0 Ethical Factors 10 6.1 Privacy 10 7.0 Recommendations 11 8.0 Conclusion 11 9.0 Bibliography 11 Appendix 13 1.0 13 2.0 14 3.0 15 4.0 16 5.0 17 1.0 Executive Summary This is a report of a critical review of the E-Commerce website of “Alfasud Parts Online”. The report will look at the general role of e-commerce in contemporary business and the advantages or otherwise for Alfasud. A critical analysis of the implementation of the unique features of E-Commerce shall be undertaken and their business significance for the company will be evaluated. This report will evaluate the security provisions on the e-commerce website and the employed technologies and methods for ensuring security and privacy. An evaluation of necessary ethical considerations and others issues arising on the website will also be conducted. The report will draw conclusions and make recommendations to the board of directors...
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...BUSN 115 Final Exam (All 3 Sets) FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.busn115study.com Question 1.1. (TCO 7) Some of the characteristics of lean systems include which of the following? (Points : 5) Question 2.2. (TCO 7) Mass customization means (Points : 5) Question 3.3. (TCO 8) One scarce item in the future will be water. Which is the least expensive way to get water from places of abundance to places of need? (Points : Question 4.4. (TCO 8) If there is one thing that advertisers agree upon, it is the growing importance of social media in product promotion. Given this information, (Points : 5) ----------------------------------------------------------------- BUSN 115 Final Exam Set 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.busn115study.com Question 1.1. (TCO 7) Some of the characteristics of lean systems include which of the following? (Points : 5) They take twice the human effort. They have the same defects in the finished product. They require half of the engineering effort. They use half the floor space for the same output. They carry 50% more inventory. Question 2.2. (TCO 7) Mass customization means (Points : 5) tailoring products to meet the needs of a large number of individual customers. fewer and fewer manufacturers are learning to customize their products. manufacturing companies may become service companies over time. more and more manufacturers...
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...content and consumer group in Malaysia and Asian country, with a focus on the pillars of watch, listen, read and shop. Astro Malaysia Holding Berhad have involves in four area of business, which is Pay-TV business, Radio business, Publications business and also business in Digital Media. Astro Berhad has also won the Gold Award in the Media and Entertainment category for the past five consecutive years. Aim of Astro Holding Berhad is to be the leading source of consumer’s entertainment needs and create shareholder value by driving efficiencies and innovation throughout their business. In their TV business, they had offer more than 180 TV channels through their DTH satellite TV, IPTV and OTT platforms to their consumers. In year 2015, Astro TV business had 4.4 million of users which content 63% of Malaysia TV households. They also provide 73 of Astro-Branded channels which 50 of them are in HD form. There is a challenges faced by Astro TV, which is the instability of transmission especially during rain fade period, this made Astro Holding Berhad received a lot of complaint from the consumers. To overcome this problem, Prime Minister had announced that NJOI, a non-subscription based service will be available to all consumers, which included 25 free TV channels and 20 radio stations. Besides TV business, Astro Malaysia Holding Berhad is also a producer, aggregator and distributor of world-class programming in Asian. Over the years, Astro Malaysia Holding Berhad has built a content...
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...address the concerns and comments of the consumer. It will also be a place of interaction among the company and its consumers 4.3. Finance TV advertising in the Philippines costs P250, 000, more or less, for every 30-second spot on primetime. That means that if you see 5 ads while watching at night, the advertiser is spending P250, 000x5. That is why the media budget for some brands (like SMART, for example) can be as much as P800 million for one year. 4.4 HUMAN RESOURCE PROGRAM The Zest-O Corporation will develop a stable, highly qualified, and motivated workface that actively delivers the corporate mission. The Corporation will no longer hire any employees or workers, Zest-O Corporation will only train their current employees for the company’s production of goods for them to have more efficient and effective utilization of manpower and to ensure realization of its established corporate objectives. 4.5 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Strategic information systems are information systems that are developed in response to corporate business initiative. They are intended to give competitive advantage to the organization. They may deliver a product or service that is at a lower cost, that is differentiated, that focuses on a particular market segment, or is innovative....
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...their customers across every digital channel. Just look around you, our impact can be seen on virtually every screen, from TV and movies to digital magazines, to websites and mobile devices. There’s never been a better time to join Adobe. We are looking for exceptional talent who are ready to make an impact. Position Summary Adobe is seeking a talented business school student to join the Print and Publishing product management team in Noida. During the internship, you will work on critical projects for the business, helping define the product strategy and grow the business. In this role, the person will get a chance to develop their strategy, business analysis and product management skills. Responsibilities • Develop Market Research to understand customer requirements, key trends, product usage and market shares • Perform Competitive Analysis to understand product and marketing strategy of competitors, and make recommendations for Adobe business • Conduct Business Analysis including revenue and unit analysis in various segments to identify areas of opportunity and make recommendations • Identify new revenue opportunities for the business by investigating adjacent markets and new product ideas Requirements • MBA/PGDM from a premier institute in India Perks • Industry-competitive stipend. • Relocation travel reimbursement. • Company-paid 14 days guest house accommodation upon joining. • Company-paid lunch and dinner • Uniquely open and informal environment. • And much more… www.adobe...
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...QUESTION ONE PROTECTION FACTOR DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE NATURAL RESOURCES Everything that is provided by nature, Water, Crude oil Usually a scarce and limited. CAPITAL initial monetary investment a business loans taken by individuals business requires on start up with the intent to start a business LABOUR people who have the necessary skills, capabilities and knowledge to Technicians, Engineers provide a service or transform raw materials into finished goods ENTREPRENEURSHIP Is a process which combines capital, Michael Dell- ceo/founder of Dell labour, natural resources and links computers them to the risks associated with the provision of goods and services KNOWLEDGE Proper knowledge makes it possible Information technology to determine wants and needs and respond with the appropriate goods. It incorporates the economic principle (highest satisfaction with scarce factors of production) QUESTION TWO MACRO SUB ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Economic environment sub environment that affects interest and exchange rates, disposable income and purchasing inflation and trade cycles behaviour Social Environment linked to demographics and social Population growth, market and cultural aspects that influence composition, geographic location the market Technological environment embraces technological Cellphone industry advancement...
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...International Business Environment Name: University: Course Title: Instructor: Date: Executive Summary International business environment changes in the last couple of years have had a significant impact on the sectors of the world economy more so the airline sector, with this in mind the term paper focused on the impact of changes in the international business environment on the airline industry. International business environment is viewed as the most contexts for international business and comprehending how forces in this environment impact the business operations is the difference between business failure and success. To this end, the research established various changes in the business environment that have taken place in political, economic, financial and socio-cultural circles. Political changes especially the Arab spring have had far reaching impact on the airline sector with fall in passenger numbers to these destination as well as the rise in fuel prices negatively impacting the growth of the industry, political instability in other areas as well as laws regulating the airline sector have been on the rise as countries seek to protect local airlines, the economic crisis slowed down the growth of the sector but with the recovery process on track, the airline industry is expected to grow into the foreseeable future, issues such a new taxes for example carbon tax in Europe, the unstable foreign exchange market and inflationary pressures...
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...writing a business plan. But it is not a difficult process — and a good business plan focuses the mind as well as helping to secure finance and support. The business plan will clarify your business idea and define your long-term objectives. It provides a blueprint for running the business and a series of benchmarks to check your progress against. It is also vital for convincing your bank — and possibly key customers and suppliers — to support you. This briefing explains: • What information to include. • How to present your financial forecasts. 1 Executive summary The executive summary outlines your business proposal. Although it is the last section to be written, it goes on the first page of the business plan. It will be read by people unfamiliar with your business, so avoid jargon. 1.1 The executive summary highlights the most important points and should sum up six areas. • Your product or service and its advantages. • Your opportunity in the market. • Your management team. • Your track record to date. • Financial projections. • Funding requirements and expected returns. 1.2 When deciding whether to back a start-up, bank managers and investors often make provisional judgements based on the executive summary. • The main body of the business plan (see 2–9) is then read to confirm the initial decision. The appendices at the back of the plan (see 10) carry detailed information to support the main text. 2 The business 2.1 Explain the background to your business idea,...
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...Introduction: In today's global economy, working with people from different cultures is becoming the norm. Although this brings many rewards it also introduces challenges for both workers and management alike. All managers know that motivating their staff is the key to a successful business. To do this, they must understand what drives their staff. But what if their staff, seem to think and behave in unexpected ways? This can happen when people from very different cultures work together. Organizations are beginning to realize the importance of training their managers to become intercultural competent in order to ensure their staff continue to be motivated and productive. 1. Managing culture / making culture work for you An understanding of culture in organizations can offer insights into individual and group behavior, and leadership. It can help to explain not...
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...store. And big furniture Retail stores like IKEA also having a lot of products like chairs, beds, sofas etc. So in case, sales of the products gone slow all of the product gone dusty and its difficult to maintain all furniture clean and in good condition. (Furniture World 2012). Conclusion After analysing all the operation of the IKEA furniture, I am able to find out IKEA furniture emphasis a lot on efficiency and effectiveness of its operation management. The company has implemented its operations management strategy in all of its business process and operations to maintain low cost model. IKEA furniture’s is one of the best examples of the corporations who concentrate high effective operation management. Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Brief company overview 4 1.2 State the report objectives and scope 4 2. Competitive Priorities 4 2.1 Company’s business mission, strategy 4 2.2 What business strategy does the company use to compete? 4 3. Define and discuss the importance of 4V’s 5 3.1Volume 5 3.2Variety .....5 3.3Variation 6 3.4 Visibility...
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...UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BMET5103 Entrepreneurship Assignment Submitted by: Abdulsalam Al-Souhigi Academic No.201110007 To: Dr. Murad Al-Nashami Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 2 1 General Characteristics of an Entrepreneur .......................................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 Passion and Risk Taking ............................................................................................................... 4 Strong Leadership Qualities .......................................................................................................... 4 Strong sense of basic ethics and integrity ..................................................................................... 4 Self-motivated ............................................................................................................................... 5 Self-Confidence ............................................................................................................................ 5 Creativity, Self-Reliance, and Adaptability .................................................................................. 5 Entrepreneurial Skills............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8...
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...features of a business that are important for understanding the role of information systems? A business is a formal complex organization producing products or services for a profit. Businesses have specialized functions, such as finance and accounting, human resources, manufacturing and production, and sales and marketing. Business organizations are arranged hierarchically into levels of management. A business process is a logically related set of activities that define how specific business tasks are performed. Business firms must monitor and respond to their surrounding environments. 1.1 Define a business and describe the major business functions. A business refers to a formal organization whose aim is to produce products or provide services for a profit. Every business, regardless of its size, must perform four functions to succeed. It must produce the product or service; market and sell the product or service; keep track of accounting and financial transactions; and perform basic human resources tasks, such as hiring and retaining employees. 1.2 Define business processes and describe the role they play in organizations. A business process refers to a logically related set of activities that define how specific business tasks are performed. Business processes are the ways in which a business collaborates and organizes work activities, information, and knowledge to produce their products or services. 1.3 Identify and describe the different levels in a business firm and their...
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...NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 BUSINESS STUDIES FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 300 This memorandum consists of 28 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over Business Studies 2 NSC – Memorandum DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2013 NOTES TO MARKERS 1. For marking and moderation purposes, the following colours are recommended: Marker: Senior Marker: Deputy Chief and Chief Marker: Internal Moderator: 2. Red Green Black/Brown/Pink Orange The numbering of Assessment Standards is in accordance with the principle of progression from Grades 10 to 12, e.g. the first Assessment Standard is 12.1.2. Candidates' responses must be in full sentences for SECTIONS B and C. This would depend on the nature of the question. A comprehensive memorandum has been provided but this is by no means exhaustive. Due consideration should be given to an answer that is correct but: • • • • uses a different expression from that which appears in the memorandum. comes from another source. is correct and original. relates to another applicable LO or AS. 3. 4. NOTE: There are no alternative answers for SECTION A. 5. Take due note of other relevant answers provided by candidates and allocate marks accordingly. (In cases where the answer is unclear or indicates some understanding, part-marks should be allocated, for example, one mark instead of the maximum of two marks.) The word 'sub-max' is used to facilitate the allocation of marks within a question or subquestion. The purpose of circling marks (guided by...
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...crucial for retailers to monitor the major trends, dynamics and competitive forces. Consumer trends largely define the context within which retail organisations function and, as such, are key drivers of the market. The report is structured around six key trends – value, busy, green, local, bored, and digital. Each section discusses the various drivers underpinning each trend, as well as the implications these present to retailers. Using secondary research garnered from a multitude of resources, this report provides an overview of the emerging and evolving global and local consumer trends impacting the retail industry. The team that worked on this report trust that you will find the information insightful and helpful in shaping your business strategies for 2010 and beyond. If you have any...
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...discussed how it’s a good idea to spend your spare time dabbling in entrepreneurship: it fills your time with something that you choose (and thus you enjoy) and sets up a potential long-term revenue stream. I also discussed how I got a side business going myself. Since then, lots of readers have written to me, asking for ideas on how to start a simple side business. What follows is a list of 50 of those ideas that I’ve collected over the last year or so. Each of these ideas is very simple to start, and most can be done as a sole proprietorship at first (meaning you don’t have to file any legal documents to get started, though you will want to do that if it starts to take off). Most of these can be done at home in your spare time in your spare space, too. Ready? See if there are any ideas below that fit you well. If you find an idea, seek out a guide on how to get started in that area. Antique refurbishment This is a perfect side business for people who love antiquing. Take worn-out antiques home with you, invest the time and care needed to transform those old items into something amazing, then resell them at a profit. Auto detailing Have a meticulous eye for detail and love to get things gleaming clean? Auto detailing is probably a perfect side business for you. In essence, your job is to make cars sparkle inside and out – and many people...
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