...Walmart vs. World Wide Web Abstract The internet offers a wide range of possibilities for businesses. Walmart, Inc. is using them to their advantage using Walmart.com. They offer the same exceptional customer service while offering everyday low prices in a convenient online format. The increase in use of the internet will be cause the sleeping “Big Giants” such as Walmart to step up their marketing techniques. Smaller companies will have access to the new wave of technology offered by the internet increasing their ability to compete in the global market. The internet offers unparalleled technology that can connect businesses on a global scale and increase the potential of all players in Business. . Walmart is a billion dollar a year American general merchandise store. It was founded in Bentonville Arkansas in1962 by Sam Walton. By 1988 Walmart had become the most profitable retailer in the United States. (Hayes 1990). This business was chosen due to its large impact on the United States’ economy. According to Fortune Walmart remained the world’s number one publicly traded company for the top Fortune 500 list released March 2014(Fortune 2014). Walmart serves more than one million customers in twenty six countries in a week. Walmart began utilizing the internet to its maximum potential in January 2000. It offers online purchasing of inventory of a million plus items under the entity Walmart.com. Customers can browse inventory of not only their local Walmart store...
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... The reason Wal-Mart or Sears cannot effectively create a trendy counterculture image is because in the case of Wal-Mart it operates on a high volume low profit margin and the only way to do this is to be able to mass produce or have your products mass produced for you or at least buy in bulk, that very philosophy males it impossible to be either trendy to counterculture. Trendy counterculture is about be unique or different going against the norms of society. While Sears prices are higher they still sell massed produced items which they believe will appeal to the general population. To try too enter into a niche market and attempt to compete with a retailer like Urban Outfitters would be financially disastrous for either Sears or Walmart. Could the big box stores sell merchandise identical to Urban Outfitters? Explain your answer. I do not believe that the big box stores sell merchandise identical to Urban Outfitters because unlike other retailers Urban Outfitters has a history a unique shopping experience and targeting the counterculture, Urban Outfitters cater to the those who see them self on the forefront of fashion. Forward looking research is important; Urban Outfitters has people (fashion hunters) who prowl the products made but in a very small quantity. Urban Outfitters have gained success based on having a unique shopping experience for the customer and keeping its products scarce and in demand. Also today all distinct concepts all the stores are different...
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...connect on a more efficient level than was previously attainable. Globalization also allows for the abolition of barriers to trade, communication. Accordingly, before the Internet, Globalization did exist but was less refined than it currently is. From Jones, one will also learn that Globalization can also allow for the abolition of barriers to trade, communication and cultural exchange in an effort to promote the prosperity of all nations involved. There are of course two sides for globalization, critics assure that globalization will result in global turmoil and wrought ruinous results while proponents argue that it will allow for increased financial health in the global economy. Body: Due to the increase of technologies available to world-wide businesses, executives can now communicate effectively with satellite locations without losing the main focus of the organization. Because of this new concept there has been an increase in globalization. Globalization will never be rendered completely obsolete as financial systems seek to increase prosperity, though because of the implications from an over-reliance on a global market companies must be more careful. One corporation to observe in their globalization strategy is Wal-Mart, which has financially prospered since the inception of its globalization process in 1991 (Loganathan, 2013). This retail giant has capitalized by expanding its footprint around the...
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...(Chapter 6) Data Communications: Delivering Information What three things must be present for communication to occur? * Transmission media * Data transmission * Cooperation Define bandwidth. * Bandwidth: Amount of data that can be transferred from one point to another in a certain time period, usually one second expressed as bits per sec. Define attenuation. * Attenuation: Loss of power in a signal as it travels from the sending device to the receiving device What is a protocol and why is it important in electronic communications? * Protocol: Rules that govern data communication, including error detection, message length, and transmission speed * Because before a communication link can be established between 2 devices, they must be synchronized, meaning that both devices must start and stop communication at the same point. What is a host? * Any device that connects to the network is a “host” What is the difference between a switch and a router? * Router: Main linking device across different networks. * Is a network connection device containing software that connects network systems and controls traffic flow between them. * Switch: Main linking device within a network. * Connecting two or more nodes in the same network or different network. Distinguish between the main two types of conducted media (wired media). * Provides a physical path along which signals are transmitted * Electrical Conductors...
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...years to today. Identify the factors that will define the future of e-commerce. Describe the major themes underlying the study of e-commerce. Identify the major academic disciplines contributing to e-commerce. Key Terms e-commerce, p. 12 e-business, p. 13 information asymmetry, p. 14 marketplace, p. 16 ubiquity, p. 16 marketspace, p. 16 reach, p. 16 universal standards, p.16 richness, p. 17 interactivity, p. 17 information density, p. 17 personalization, p. 18 customization, p. 18 Web 2.0, p. 19 business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, p. 22 business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, p. 22 consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce, p. 22 social e-commerce, p. 22 mobile e-commerce (m-commerce), p. 23 local e-commerce, p. 23 Internet, p. 23 World Wide Web (the Web), p. 24 disintermediation, p. 32 friction-free commerce, p. 33 first mover, p. 33 network effect, p. 33 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. 2 Brief Chapter Outline Opening Case: Pinterest: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words 1.1 E-commerce: The Revolution Is Just Beginning The First Thirty Seconds What Is E-commerce? The Difference between E-commerce and E-business Why Study E-commerce? Eight Unique Features of E-commerce Technology Web 2.0: Play My Version Types of E-commerce Growth of the Internet and the Web Origins and Growth of E-commerce Insight on Technology: Spider Webs, Bow Ties, Scale-Free Networks, and the Deep Web Technology and E-commerce...
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...General Guidelines Version 6.7 March 28, 2016 General Guidelines Overview .................................................................................. 4 0.1 The Purpose of Search Quality Rating .................................................................................................... 5 0.2 Raters Must Represent the User .............................................................................................................. 5 0.3 Browser Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 5 0.4 Ad Blocking Extensions ........................................................................................................................... 5 0.5 Internet Safety Information....................................................................................................................... 5 0.6 Releasing Tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Part 1: Page Quality Rating Guideline .................................................................... 7 1.0 Introduction to Page Quality Rating................................................................................................................. 7 2.0 Understanding Webpages and Websites .............................................................................
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...Sample Request for Proposal The following sample Request for Proposal (RFP) was provided by NPower Seattle. Please note that the project described here is for example only and should not be reused verbatim. For more information on how to build an effect RFP, please see TechSoup's RFP Library at: http://www.techsoup.org/emcf/rfp Copyright 2003 NPower Seattle. All rights reserved. Agency XYZ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WEB SITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & HOSTING MAY 2, 2003 Table of Contents 1. Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 2 2. Proposal Guidelines and Requirements ........................................................................................ 2 3. Contract Terms................................................................................................................................. 2 4. Purpose, Description and Objectives............................................................................................ 3 5. Timeline ............................................................................................................................................. 4 6. Budget ................................................................................................................................................ 5 7. Background of Organization ..........................................................................................................
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...Running head: E-Commerce Commerce over the Internet is Relatable Safe Insert Name Insert Grade Course Insert Tutor’s Name 23 November 2010 Outline Introduction This section defines the term internet commerce and gives a brief overview of its history. Requirements for E-commerce It gives some of the major requirements involved in starting up an E-business. This includes; 1. Online store- for processing or transactions, and making purchases 2. Website- for marketing products 3. Secure interface- for preventing unauthorized people from accessing critical information Benefits of E-commerce This section gives some of the benefits and opportunities accrued to a business involved in E-commerce. They are; 1. Large number of potential customers- A large number of people rely on the internet thus they are likely to access information pertaining a particular product 2. Timeliness- transactions are facilitated quickly and customers get their products on time 3. Reduced marketing cost- requires very minimal marketing costs as compared to direct marketing 4. Reduced communication cost- communication is done online which is a bit cheaper than use of mobile phones or mails Limitation and challenges This part of the research paper gives some of the disadvantages associated with E-commerce 1. Limitation on the type of product- not all products can be sold over the internet because...
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...Interactive Features in Web Design Mark Ferris WEB/240 Web Design Fundamentals September 23, 2013 Steven Staton Interactive Features in Web Design Proper functionality is just as critical as visual appeal when designing a website. A professional website must find a balance between needed features and the presentation of those features. There are dozens upon dozens of popular interactive applications with many of these easily implemented. Many web designers are offering these tools as standard features with websites. The key is picking the interactive features that will make the most sense for the company and the user. This paper will focus on the following: Contact Forms, Google Maps, and Comments. Requesting Additional Information Because it is impossible to put every bit of information about a company or product on a website, the customer needs the ability to reach out to the company to request additional information, schedule an appointment, have a representative contact him or her, et cetera. The easiest way to accomplish this is by the user completing a contact form. By tailoring the contents of the form designers can meet the needs of both the company and the customer. The website in this project is an American Civil War Reenactor’s site. The contact form will have drop down boxes to select the type of inquiry and a text box to type comments or questions. Users can request information on joining the unit, request a unit...
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...Project 3 – Internet Research Name Institution Search Engines | Directories | Meta-search Engines | Databases | Bing URL:www.bing.com | Snap.com | KAYAK | Altis | Duck duck go URL: www.duckduck go.com | MSN.com | BLINGO | eevl | AskURL:www.ask.com | Lycos | HOTBOT | Gesource | YippyURL:www.yippy.com | Yahoo! | INFO.COM | Humbul | WebopediaURL:www.webopedia.com | AOL Search | EXCITE | SOSIG | The following reports are related to cyber ethics: Sudi, V. (2011, March 25). Safer internet: Cyber Ethics. Retrieved Nov 11, 2013, from http://cyberethics.info/cyethics1/ Marshall University. (2011, Feb 11). Information Security: Cyber Ethics. Retrieved from Nov 11, 2013, from http://www.marshall.edu/infosec/resources/cyber-security-tips-newsletter/cyber-ethics/ Marshall University. (2011, Feb 11). Information Security: Cyber Ethics. Retrieved from Nov 11, 2013, from http://www.marshall.edu/infosec/resources/cyber-security-tips-newsletter/cyber-ethics/ The Web page above displays information about what entails cyber ethics. The information relayed in the site is relevant to the reader in the sense that it cautions them to use the internet safely and responsibly while conducting themselves online. It intended to inform the general public or the internet users to learn the need of navigating safely on the internet. In the broader sense the user is being informed on the basics that they should be aware of in the event they access the internet. The reader is...
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...Google Google is a great innovative technology company that has changed on how we use the internet. Google is well known for being one of the best internet search engines to grace our world today. Along with that Google has been a part of the mobile technology world since the introduction of Android phones and has been the best friend for many for wanting to know something in a hurry. Naturally as the mobile demand grows Google will want to be a part of that market share. Google’s attempt to buy into the wireless spectrum was part of Google’s idea of bringing the internet to everyone everywhere. Google knew that the large key players such as AT&T and Verizon, although doing their best to provide internet access to rural areas Google could do it better because it has so much more money to invest in the research and development to succeed. The interview by Marguerite Reardon with Chris Saca, head of special initiatives for Google he explains why Google is so interested in the 700 MHz spectrum: Q: Why is Google so interested in the upcoming 700MHz auction? Sacca: The 700MHz spectrum auction represents the last big chance that the United States has to create an opportunity for meaningful change in access to the Internet for the broadest set of people possible. But why is Google, in particular, interested in this spectrum? Sacca: I think it's consistent with our company mission statement and consistent with our history of interaction with users. We have fought...
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...Case 3 – Artemis Images 1. Chris started her business because she realized a simple business model that would lead to revenue and success with the proper launch. She realized “digitizing documents using the latest technology, tagging them with easy-to-read labels, and linking them to search engines for easy retrieval and widespread use” will meet customers’ wants/needs while also preserving images and data and earning revenue. The strategy of the model it to provide digitizing services to companies in exchange for rights to market the content on the internet, receive merchandising rights, and also promotion of Artemis Images ULR with each partner. While Artemis Images provides a meaningful service of preserving the company’s valuable media and data, the get to sell the images to customers, and link the images to key words in search engines. The opportunity for Chris to start her own company was because she discovered that the photo archives were obtaining a ton of requests from fans and customers but they were unable to fill those requests to the full potential. Chris knew how to reach the potential. Chris also held the opportunity because she understood the value for an organization to have its inventory, pictures, and information digitalized and saved forever and she understood the cost of scanning and digitalizing this media. Artemis Images will be able to make profit off of the unrealized value of the images that is kept hidden by companies and consumers. Chris was able...
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...and cautions the effects that internet has on everyone to this day and even more so in the future. People nowadays can communicate with people all around the world using many different types of communications such as social networking sites, cell phones, emails, etc. Carr brings in many different scientific research as well as a couple of personal experiences to show the great change in technology and the internet. The author chose to write The Shallows from an epiphany he had realized, “It (his brain) was hungry. It was demanding to be fed by the net feed...I wanted to check email, click links, do some googling. I wanted to be connected” (Carr 16). The way that technology has changed and developed the internet has made Carr want to stress the fact that although technology is very useful, it can be very harmful to peoples’ brain in a way that it affects a person’s deeper level of thinking. Section II:The Author’s Background Nicholas Carr is a columnist, member of the Encyclopedia Britannica's editorial board of advisors, as well as an executive editor. Carr writes about technology, culture, and economics which have made his books New York Times Bestsellers in addition to being a 2011 Pulitzer Prize nominee. Aside from The Shallows, Carr has written two other influential books called The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google and Does IT Matter? With the three books, Carr has sparked many debates and awareness. Carr has been a columnist in many news articles...
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...Analyzing Internet Sources What I learned was how to choose which web site were better to use for educational purposes. I learned some important facts about using the internet to find resources and to know if the web site is a credible source. When looking at the web site it is a good idea to look at when the site was last updated, if it is a .org or .edu they tend to be more reliable. When looking to see if the site was good to use for the global warming project there were some good sites to use and then there were also some bad ones. The good ones were that were most updated and the ones were they were not asking for money for you to buy the information from them. These are just some of the things I learned for these activities. The things I did not learn for these this activity was that if there was a sure way to tell if the web site was credible. I know some ways that will help me tell but how do I know if the last update is the correct date or by the authors name. What if the author is lying about their name and they just made up everything on the site. I think I have a pretty good understanding of when a site is okay to use but I just wish there was a full proof method to it in finding out. I do not want to accidently use a site that was false information where they public can put anything they want to on it for an academic...
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