E-Commerce · Unit 1 · 4 hrs
Introduction
Exam-focused notes for Introduction (E-Commerce, CSC381): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 8 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- E-commerce
- E-business
- Features of E-commerce
- Pure vs. Partial E-commerce
- History of E-commerce
- E-commerce Framework (People, Public Policy, Marketing and Advertisement, Support Services, Business Partnerships)
- Types of E-commerce: B2C, B2B, C2B, C2C, M-Commerce, U-commerce, Social-Ecommerce, Local E-commerce
- Challenges in E-commerce
- Status of E-commerce in Nepal
- Overview of Electronic Transaction Act of Nepal
Types of E-commerce
What does omni-channel mean in terms of e-commerce presence? Justify with an example. [5]
Omni-channel refers to a business strategy in which a company provides a seamless, integrated shopping experience to customers across multiple channels simultaneously. These channels include physical stores, websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, te...
Full solved answer →What are some of the factors driving the growth of social e-commerce? [5]
As stated in the notes, social e-commerce is e-commerce that is enabled by social networks and online social relationships. It is sometimes referred to as Facebook commerce, but it extends far beyond just Facebook. --- The following are the major factors re...
Full solved answer →Describe the factors that make U-commerce different from M-commerce? [5]
M-Commerce (Mobile Commerce): M-commerce refers to the use of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) connected via cellular and wireless networks to enable online transactions such as banking, stock trades, travel reservations, and in-store price co...
Full solved answer →Overview of Electronic Transaction Act of Nepal
Briefly explain the electronic transaction act of Nepal. [5]
The Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) of Nepal was enacted in 2063 BS (2008 AD). It was the first formal attempt by Nepal to legalize and regulate electronic transactions in the country. --- The Act was introduced to: - Define, regulate, and recognize electr...
Full solved answer →How provisions relating to digital certificates are defined in the electronic transaction act of Nepal? [5]
The Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) 2063 BS (2008 AD) was Nepal's first formal attempt to legalize and regulate electronic transactions. Among its key provisions, the Act defines, regulates, and recognizes electronic records and digital signatures, and lay...
Full solved answer →Pure vs. Partial E-commerce
How pure e-commerce differs from partial e-commerce? Support your answer with proper examples. [5]
E-commerce can be classified based on the degree of digitization involved in three dimensions: 1. The product or service being sold 2. The process used to deliver the product/service 3. The delivery agent or intermediary When all three dimensions are fully ...
Full solved answer →E-commerce
What is media convergence in ecommerce? How it influence ecommerce? Discuss technological and market factors that drive media convergence.[10]
Media convergence in e-commerce refers to the merging or integration of multiple forms of media, communication channels, technologies, and platforms into a unified digital environment to facilitate commercial transactions and marketing activities. It is the...
Full solved answer →Features of E-commerce
What do the properties like ubiquitous, richness, and information density in e-commerce means? Support your answer with an example.[10]
E-commerce possesses several unique features that distinguish it from traditional commerce. Among these, ubiquity, richness, and information density are three important properties that define the nature and power of online business. These properties collect...
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