180 students who are undergraduate and post-graduate study in University of Malaya. Data were collected via self-administrated questionnaire that using five point Likert scale. 2.0 Introduction With the advancement of internet, the electronic commerce (e-commerce) has grown rapidly as internet diminished the boundaries to the world. The internet permits the 24/7 and 365 days availability of goods and services with little or no cost. Surplus seeking consumers and retailers are always searching for
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prices, product features and after sale service facilities they will receive if they purchase the product from a particular store. Many experts are optimistic about the prospect of online business. In addition to the tremendous potential of the E-commerce market, the Internet provides a unique opportunity for companies to more efficiently reach existing and potential customers. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION To study the influence of individuals towards online buying.
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E-COMMERCE RESEARCH PROJECT 1 E-commerce Research Project Ericka Lim-Spears Business 424 Liberty University E-COMMERCE RESEARCH PROJECT 2 Abstract E-commerce has taken over traditional marketing and replaced it with a modern day way of doing business. Over the past two decades our society has become accustomed to buying and selling goods as well as services online, it has become a more efficient, cost-effective, and convenient way of living. With E-commerce becoming more
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HKU701 JIANGYONG LU ZHIGANG TAO EBAY’S STRATEGY IN CHINA: ALLIANCE OR ACQUISITION In December 2006, eBay Inc., a US company that offered e-commerce, e-payments and internet communication services globally, announced its plan to form a joint venture with China-based online portal and wireless operator, TOM Online, in which eBay would have 49% ownership.1 The move reflected the increasing difficulties foreign internet companies were facing in their attempts to snatch a share of the Chinese market
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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background Evolution of technology has profoundly changed the way of consumer buy products and services. “Consumer behavior is the study of an individuals, groups or organization and the process that been used to select, secure and dispose of products, services, experiences or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that the processes have on the consumer and society.” (Kuester, 2012). According to Comscore, the report found stated that low cost airline website have experienced
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e-Commerce & m-Commerce BB has issued directives for the banks for starting e-Commerce activities. Permitted transactions are - Online payment of utility bills from client's accounts to recipient�s accounts, Transfer of money from one account of a client to another account in the same bank, Payment/collection of money from/to buyer�s bank account to seller�s bank account for buy/sale of products and Transaction via internet using credit card in local currency. From March 11, 2011 following transactions
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Page 1 of 27 Page 2 of 27 1. Executive Summary When Amazon.com started its business operations on 16-07-1995, with a few employees packing & shipping boxes of books from a two-car garage in Bellevue, Wash. The company's founder and CEO, Mr. Jeff Bezos used some of his time on the road to write the company's business plan when he was leaving N.Y. City for the Pacific Northwest. On its 15th-anniversary in 2010, Amazon is truly proud to be one of the world largest online retailers, selling everything
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1. Introduction of the Company Hemas is one of the Sri Lanka’s top diversified conglomerates, with the focus on five key sectors FMCG, Healthcare, Transportation, Leisure and Power. It is a publicly listed company with over 3000 employees. Their products and services touch the lives of millions of people from new born babies to large international business. They are working with communities to create exciting learning environments for future generations. Company is governed by four independent
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from the customers regarding the better quality of products and services delivered to their doorstep has also necessitated for the businesses to implement the e-business strategy in their business processes. E-business which is commonly known as electronic business implies the application of information communication and technology in the business processes, for the purpose of supporting various business activities undertaken by the organization.
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1. Introduction This paper is a case study of BOL.com Netherlands. BOL.com is founded by the German company Bertelsmann in 1999. Bertelsmann saw an opportunity in selling books and CD’s through the internet. BOL.com was the first-mover in this new and developing market. The case study starts with the emergence of BOL.com, this will give a historical overview of the growth of BOL.com. Next the current situation of BOL.com will be described and the implementation of the organizational structure
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