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WELCOME to the discussion for
WEEK 7. Please respond in
complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that you have read the material in order to receive full credit.
Topic 1: E-commerce
This week is all about E-commerce.
Discussion:
E-commerce is a natural byproduct of an Interconnected world. In order to claim their share of growth from the highly lucrative and evolving e-commerce landscape, businesses are under a lot of pressure to devise e-commerce strategies that are effective.
Question #1:
Select and respond to
ONE of the following questions. Please specify which of the questions you are answering by including the question number as the title of your response. For instance, Topic 1: Question 3
1. Describe at least
THREE marketing ideas that could improve the growth of businesses.
2. Discuss at least
THREE pros and cons of E-commerce for the consumer.
3. Discuss at least
THREE pros and cons of E-commerce for businesses.
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What are the driving factors that have resulted in the growth of E-commerce within the last decade?
5. How has the increase in E-commerce changed the way in which products and services are marketed?
6. Do you believe that social commerce is here to stay? Will it work simultaneously with e-commerce? Justify your answer with support from this week’s readings.
Please find below the content and items you need to read this week.
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21 eCommerce Trends To Watch For In 2019
(web page)
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Why online retailers, partners must focus on social commerce
(web page)
Please find below the content you need to watch this week.
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How Amazon Controls E-commerce: Amazon.com the Hidden empire
: (online slide show – 84 slides)
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