...Persuasive Message Contained in the following is an analysis of how to use and write electronic-commerce messages and messages on paper, to communicate directly, indirectly and how to write persuasive messages. Many occupations require you to persuade others to buy-in, participate, support, or sell an idea or product. The receiver of the message must view you as creditable and respect your ideas. Electronic Commerce Electronic commerce (e commerce) is synonymous to electronic trailing (e tailing) and electric business (e business). Electronic commerce, electronic trailing, and electric business are the marketing of selling merchandise on the Internet. According to Schappell, D., 2000, “E-tailing began to work for some major corporations and smaller entrepreneurs as early as 1997 when Dell Computer reported multimillion dollar orders taken at its Web site. The success of Amazon.com hastened the arrival of Barnes and Noble's e-tail site. Concerns about secure order taking receded. Nineteen ninety seven was also the year in which Auto-by-Tel reported that they had sold their millionth car over the Web, and Commerce Net/Nielsen Media reported that 10 million people had made purchases on the Web. Jupiter research predicted that e-tailing would grow to $37 billion by 2002.” Electronic commerce is broken down into five categories, business-to business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), consumer-to-business (C2B), consumer-to-consumer (C2C), government-to-employee (G2E). ...
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...Persuasive Message Paper Glenn C. Chan University of Phoenix COMM 470 July 5, 2011 E-commerce or Electronic Commerce known from some has become a part of our everyday lives. As the growth of World Wide Web grew, more and more businesses have gone live on the web. This growth has provided consumers with many retail choices to make the lives easier for the online community. Although it makes things easier for online consumers, companies that have chosen to be an online retailer realize that it has been and will continue to grow competitively which makes it a hostile environment. Along with trying to obtain new customers or members, attempting to retain existing one’s have been the challenge. To do so, these retailers need to understand their customers or their target of choice and their process towards a purchase, to ensure they are structured to serve their customers to the highest level. The paper being presented is to identify three behaviors inherent in e tailing. In the paper I will discuss the communications medium where the discussed behavior occurs. In the discussion I will also explain how each medium enables e-commerce. This paper will show analysis of each behavior using the communication process, which will break it down with the purpose, sender, receiver, message, environment, noise, technology, and feedback. Finally a sample persuasive message aimed at a virtual audience will be developed and included in this paper. When a consumer begins...
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...real task. A customer has more choices and can get better deals at the click of the mouse. Knowing what the customer needs and what they are willing to pay for merchandise will help retailers to keep there customer satisfied. This paper will be identifying three behaviors inherent in e-tailing. The communications medium in which each behavior occurs. The demonstration of how each medium enables e-commerce. Analyze each behavior using the communication process. The analysis will include descriptions of the purpose, sender, receiver, message, environment, technology, noise, and feedback. Web store environment is a behavior inherent e-tailing. According to Prasad & Aryasri (2009), Retail store environment plays a dominant role in influencing consumer behavior. In terms of e-tailing, web store atmospherics significantly influence shoppers’ behavioral intentions through altering consumer affect. During the last few years, retail stores over the Internet have considerably evolved to satisfy the increasing consumer needs while serving varying customer behaviors. It is observed from previous research studies that positive and pleasing store environment enhances a shopper’s engagement in the shopping activity. Trust is a behavior inherent e-tailing. According to Prasad & Aryasri (2009), Online trust is one of the issues researchers, as well as practitioners, frequently associate with the success or failure of online ventures. US web users are seriously concerned about the safety...
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...SUBJECT DESCRIPTION FORM Subject title: Advanced and Research Topics in E-Commerce Subject code: COMP6823 Credit value: 3 Responsible staff and department: Raymond Lee (COMP), Henry Chan (COMP), James Liu (COMP) Pre-requisite: (Subject title and code no, if any) Nil Recommended background knowledge: Knowledge in E-Commerce at the undergraduate level Mutual exclusions: Nil Learning approach: Staff will hold regular meetings with student. Student will survey research papers, discuss on research problems, conduct analysis, and give oral/written reports. The student has to submit at least one written report, which may be a survey, or a critical analysis of existing research results. Examination may be written or oral (in the presence of external members). Assessment: Continuous Assessment Examination Objectives: • • • To equip student with appropriate research background and state-of-the-art knowledge in the area of research: E-Commerce. To train up student with ability to analyze and give critics to research papers. To allow student to learn skill to consolidate and produce technical research report. 45% 55% Keyword syllabus: State-of-the-art research topics and issues, including, but not restricted to, some of the following: • Agent-based e-commerce systems • E-Business models • B2B E-Commerce • Collaborative commerce • Data mining in E-Commerce • Electronic auctions • Electronic payment systems • E-Servicing • E-Procurement systems • E-SCM (Supply...
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...21252, USA 1 gong.gw@gmail.com; 2maddox@gwu.edu; 3rstump@towson.edu market, one that is striving to transform its economy from being manufacturing-based to technology-based. The Chinese government has attached great importance to e-tailing in spurring economic growth and recently has released a series of policies to regularize and guide Internet and e-tailing development (6). Furthermore, China has overtaken Japan as the world's second-largest economy and is predicted to replace the US as the world's top economy in roughly a decade (12). Collectively, all of these factors bode well for an improving etailing environment in China. The focus of this study is to examine whether online consumers in China and the US share similar attitudes with regard to online shopping. While there is a wealth of research focusing on online shopping behaviour in Western countries, relatively little research has compared consumer attitudes toward online shopping across nations. Reflecting the call by Van Slyke, Belanger and Sridhar (13) for more cross-cultural comparison research on consumers’ e-tailing attitudes and behaviour, the present study examines this phenomenon in national cultures that reflect the East versus the West, namely China and the U.S.A, respectively. This paper intends to begin filling this knowledge gap. Drawing on theories of national culture, along with diffusion of innovation theory and the literature on perceived risk in...
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...High Risk – Low Return: The case against uranium mining in Queensland Australian Conservation Foundation Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Electrical Trades Union Friends of the Earth North Queensland Conservation Council Queensland Conservation Council Queensland Nuclear Free Alliance The Wilderness Society Cover picture: Mine tailings dam failure at Merriespruit, South Africa gold mine. On the day of the failure 50mm of rain fell in 30 minutes, comparable to flooding rain quantities in Qld in recent summers (source: tailings.info) High Risk – Low Return: The case against uranium mining in Queensland 1. Overview 2. Overstated economic potential 3. Environmental Impacts 4. Radiation and Health 5. Uranium and Indigenous Communities 6. Inadequate Regulation 6.1 Unresolved regulatory and operational issues 7. Beyond mining 7.1 Transportation 7.2 The myth of the peaceful atom: Weapons Proliferation 7.3 The myth of clean energy from nuclear power 7.4 A positive way forward for Queensland 8. Conclusions This report was prepared under the joint auspices of the unions and environmental and social justice groups listed on the cover. March 2013. Authors: R. Taubenfeld, D. Sweeney, J. Green High Risk – Low Return: The case against uranium mining in Queensland In October 2012 the LNP government broke its clear commitment not to allow uranium mining in Queensland. This commitment was the position of the LNP at the March 2012 state election and was reaffirmed...
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...International Journal of Management and International Business Studies. ISSN 2277-3177 Volume 4, Number 1 (2014), pp. 71-84 © Research India Publications http://www.ripublication.com Flipkart-Myntra; From a Merger to an Acquisition Farhat Fatima Periyar Management and Computer College, Jasola, New Delhi Abstract The Indian e-commerce market was worth 75,000 crore, in 2013, according to a joint report by KPMG and Internet and Mobile Association of India. India has the potential to double its economic contribution via Internet, from 1.6 percent GDP at present to 2.8 and 3.3 percent by 2015 [MCkensy’2012]. Indian E-commerce is most likely to generate employment for 1.45 million people in coming two years. Emergence of the new government and its innovative policies are developing hope to bring FDI in e-commerce for local market players. Marking the biggest consolidation in the e-commerce space in India, this report puts light on India’s own Amazon; Flipkart and fashion e-tailer Myntra which jointly exposes their vision to capture more than 50% e-market share by strategic alliance. As Flipkart’s annualized sales crossed over 6,100 crore a year ahead of target. It had estimated to reach the billion dollar mark for gross merchandise value by 2015; on the other hand Myntra’s revenue was about 1,000 crore in the previous financial year. It aims to double its revenue in this financial year as it expands its seller base and adds products following China’s...
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...related to the Internet such as e-Commerce, information connectivity, accessibility, etc. However, studies indicated that network and hardware requirements are not always the major barrier for progressing in these goals. In some cases, cultural, legal or environmental factor may dominate the type of barriers for the expansion of internet related service in many countries around the world. This paper presents challenges and requirements for the enhancement of e-Commerce services in particular for Nigeria. There is little doubt that the high failure rate in Dot.Coms had much to do with misconceptions regarding the ease with which e-Commerce could be implemented. Unrealistic expectations caused tried and tested business rules to be abandoned as hyperbole over took sound business sense. Although it is clear today that the Internet and the Web can facilitate business processes to add value to organisations, the technology has to be managed with considerable care. This research reports on a case study conducted in Kalahari Nigeria, whose parent Company is a well known South African e-Tailing business outfit. The case study highlights several valuable lessons to do with the evaluation of an e-Commerce investment and how to ensure its success. Specifically the case study closely examines aspects of Kalahari’s IS infrastructure management policy, and identifies a set of preliminary e-Commerce success dimensions. Also it identified several dependent and independent...
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...technology has brought about a mass phenomenon of consumers purchasing goods and services online. The reason that retailers have flocked to this particular method of distribution in addition to traditional methods is because it offers consumers the opportunity to shop in a rapid and inexpensive manner void of dealing with the hassles of annoying sales people, paying high gas prices to get to their destinations, or worrying about merchandise being out of stock in the brick and mortar stores. It also allows retailers to earn additional revenues by reaching a wider range of consumers. Although online shopping has its perks it also comes with a number of issues that some consumers have that make them weary of following the online trend. In this paper I will discuss two major issues in channel distribution within internet firms and, what e-retailers are doing to combat these issues, and why these issues are important for businesses today. PRIVACY Channel distribution with online retailers has had an enormous impact on the relationship between consumers, retailers, distributors and manufacturers. The emergence of Electronic commerce has not only allowed retailers to have an additional method of distribution but it has also given retailers the opportunity to increase sales revenues (Gabrielsson, Kirpalani, & Luostarinen, 2002). Consumers looking to maximize their opportunity cost of time flock to online shopping because it saves them valuable time that would be spent driving from store...
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...Summary Electronic commerce (EC) The electronic commerce can be defined as very broadly as the exchange of goods, services, and money among firms, between firms and their customers, and between customers, supported by communication technologies and, in particular, the Internet. Internet and World Wide Web Capabilities Information Dissemination means that products and services can be marketed over vast distances Integration–web sites can be linked to corporate databases to provide real-time access to personalized information. No longer must customers rely on old information from printed catalogues or account statements that arrive in the mail once a month. Mass Customization means firms can tailor their products and services to meet a customer’s particular needs on a large scale Interactive Communities means companies can communicate with customers, improving their image of responsiveness Collaboration refers to different departments of a company can use the Web to collaborate Transaction Support–clients and businesses can conduct business online without human support EC Business Strategies Brick-and-mortar Business Strategy refers to the strategies that firms operating solely in the traditional physical markets. Click-only Business Strategy (virtual companies/pure play companies) means that the business is conducted electronically in cyberspace only. These firms usually compete on price alone. Pros: compete more effectively on price; tend to be highly adept...
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...MINING I INTRODUCTION Brief Historical Background Digging deep into history, mining in the Philippines is one of the oldest industries in the country. Gold mining in Luzon started even in the 3rd century as reported by the Chinese merchants. Before the advent of the Spanish rule, metals—primarily gold—played an important role in shaping traditions and rituals, in indigenizing certain features of Filipino beliefs, and in developing patterns of wealth, power and authority during the period. The spirit of Spanish expansionism was at its crest when it reached the Philippines in the second half of the sixteenth century. The archipelago became the base of further efforts to conquer and evangelize new areas and design new trade routes in search primarily of spices but also of gold and other precious merchandise. The Spaniards failed to develop mining in the country, but left behind one of the basic building blocks of the present-day mining laws–the Regalian Doctrine. In essence, the Regalian Doctrine stipulates that all minerals and substances underneath all lands, public or private belong to the state. In effect, the law rests on the principle of eminent domain which reserves to the state the right to develop the mines on its own initiative or through private concessions. With the Americans, mining industries accelerated as the country’s economy strengthened its links to the needs of the industrialized countries like the US. The growth of the mining industry in the Philippines...
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...Course Description This course offers guidance and examples on how to communicate effectively in a workplace that is increasingly dependent upon technology as a means to communicate globally. The course provides students with an understanding of technology-mediated communication and the ability to maximize the use of new media to optimize organizational communications. Intranets, Internet, e-commerce, and the impacts upon customer satisfaction of new communications technologies are explored. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Turban, E., King, D., McKay, J., Marshall, P., Lee, J., & Viehland, D. (2008). Electronic commerce 2008: A managerial perspective (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Roebuck, D. B. (2006). Improving business communication skills (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available...
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...The questions are answered from results of studies. The studies are scientific expeditions to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The book explains the answers and results of the studies in a cohernate and understanding format. The studies were conducted within weeks. Throughout the studies, plastics and marine life were taken are samples for the experiment. The book will be supporting my position since the book answers the questions my research paper revolves around. The book mainly focuses on the effect of the pollution of plastic in the ocean on marine...
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...zinc in China Guo Xueyi ∗ , Zhong Juya, Song Yu, Tian Qinghua School of Metallurgical Science & Engineering, Central South University, South Street of Yuelu, 932, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China article info Article history: Received 16 January 2009 Received in revised form 23 July 2009 Accepted 26 July 2009 Available online 28 August 2009 Keywords: Zinc Substance flow analysis “STAF” model Life cycle Resource recycling abstract A material stock and flow (STAF) model was constructed to track the pathway of zinc in China, 2006, for the study of the industrial metabolism of a certain metal within a regional level. The primary flows of zinc include production, fabrication and manufacturing, use, and waste management. This paper traces the major flows of zinc from ore, to product, to potential secondary resource as it moves through the China’s economy over 1 year, and inventory data, and mass balance equations were used to determine the quantity of flows. The domestic ore produced was 3248.3 Gg and output of refined lead ingot was 3162.7 Gg in 2006. It was calculated that, in the production and manufacture and fabrication stage, the self-supply efficiency of zinc raw materials in 2006 is 87.58% and 94.92%, respectively. The results reveal that China has richer zinc raw resources. But only about 3.68% and 9.06% of the discarded zinc in the two stages were recycled, respectively. While zinc’s residence time can be high for many of its applications in the building...
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... In1965, (about.van.fedex.com/fedex-opco-history ) Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by most airfreight shippers, which he viewed as economically inadequate. Smith wrote of the need for shippers to have a system designed specifically for airfreight that could accommodate time-sensitive shipments such as medicines, computer parts and electronics. In August of 1971 following a stint in the military, Smith bought controlling interest in Arkansas Aviation Sales, located in Little Rock, Ark. While operating his new firm, Smith identified the tremendous difficulty in getting packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days. This dilemma motivated him to do the necessary research for...
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