Contents

• Introduction 2
• E-Business 2
• Drivers and Potential of E-Business 3
• Technology Infrastructure of E-Business 4
• E-Business Models 5
• Implication of Online Retailing 7
• Working of Search Engines and Online Payment Systems 7
• Emerging Concepts in E-Business- Online Auctions, Social Networks and Online Service Models 8
• Evaluating Effectiveness of Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com 9
• Amazon.com 9
• Barnes & Noble.com 11
• Evaluation Criteria 12
• Content Quality 12
• Currency 13
• Contacting Customer Support & Privacy 13
• Conclusion 15
• Self-Reflection 16
• References 19

Description

This report answers the following questions -
1. Explain what e-business is and what its origins are
2. Assess the drivers and potential of e-business
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying technology infrastructure
4. Explain the different e-business models
5. Appreciate the implications of online retailing
6. Understand how search engines and online payment systems work
7. Discuss emerging concepts such as online auctions, social networks and online Services models.
Also,
Compare and contrast two e-business ventures under various criteria.
Both ventures need to have full transactional abilities.