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Which e-commerce revenue model is primarily based on the exchange of services for payment rather than physical goods?

  • Advertising
  • Sales
  • Free/Freemium
  • Subscription (correct)
  • What characterizes long tail marketing in the context of e-commerce?

  • Concentration on high-demand items
  • Addressing a single mass market
  • Targeting multiple niche markets (correct)
  • Focusing on mainstream products only
  • Which of the following is an example of a private industrial network in B2B e-commerce?

  • A secure website linking suppliers to a large firm (correct)
  • A general-purpose online forum
  • A public marketplace like Amazon
  • An open social network platform
  • How does behavioral targeting enhance marketing effectiveness?

    <p>By tracking individual user clickstream data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functionality does an information system typically provide to organizations?

    <p>Collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do community providers, like social networks, play in e-commerce?

    <p>They facilitate customer relationships and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT typically associated with an information system?

    <p>Organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following e-commerce revenue models is characterized by earning fees from transactions?

    <p>Transaction Fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary disadvantage of digital products?

    <p>Dependence on technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a marketplace from a marketspace?

    <p>Marketplaces are bound by geography while marketspaces are not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of e-commerce technology enhances the interaction between businesses and consumers?

    <p>Interactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'search cost' in relation to e-commerce?

    <p>The effort and resources spent searching for product information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of ubiquity in Management Information Systems (MIS)?

    <p>Ensures data is available anytime, anywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one unique characteristic of digital products compared to physical products?

    <p>Scalability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which e-commerce business model primarily focuses on providing information content?

    <p>Content Provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a disadvantage associated with physical products?

    <p>Higher production and distribution costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary competitive force that led to the decline of the printed encyclopedia industry?

    <p>Substitutes or alternative sources of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of digital goods compared to traditional goods?

    <p>Lower marginal costs of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decisions are generally more prominent within lower organizational levels?

    <p>Structured decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of revenue models, how is the free/freemium model characterized?

    <p>Some services are free while others require a subscription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system typically includes software and online tools for sales, customer service, and marketing?

    <p>Customer relationship management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the logical view of a database?

    <p>Data is presented as it would be perceived by end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a business maximize the benefits from an enterprise software package?

    <p>Changing its processes to align with the software's business processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a just-in-time strategy?

    <p>Minimizing inventory by ensuring components arrive when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems within an organization?

    <p>Enhances communication across separate organizational silos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do collaboration systems contribute to innovation in a business environment?

    <p>Through enabling real-time communication across geographical boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information system primarily supports strategic decision-making for top management?

    <p>Executive Information Systems (EIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of the Information Systems (IS) team in a business?

    <p>To manage technology and data supporting operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is critical for inventory management systems to enhance supply chain efficiency?

    <p>Data management and process automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Porter’s Competitive Forces Model view the impact of information systems on the threat of new entrants?

    <p>IS can enhance brand presence and create barriers for new entrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Management Information System (MIS) at the middle management level?

    <p>To provide comprehensive reporting and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of effective real-time reporting systems?

    <p>Provision of immediate insights into business operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

    <p>To support operational transactions and record daily activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

    <p>They integrate various functional areas to streamline operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a primary key in a relational database?

    <p>A unique identifier for each record in a table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Business Process Management (BPM) differ fundamentally?

    <p>BPR leads to significant operational shifts, while BPM aims for ongoing enhancements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of 'customer-supplier intimacy' in competitive strategies?

    <p>Building strong relationships to better understand and serve customer needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

    <p>To understand the competitive environment and strategic positioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'Total Quality Management' (TQM) principles?

    <p>An approach that emphasizes employee involvement at all levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'disruptive technologies' in the context of information systems?

    <p>New innovations that significantly alter how industries operate and deliver value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Competitive Forces

    • Substitute products or services caused the printed encyclopedia industry to decline
    • Digital goods have lower marginal costs of production than traditional goods
    • Digital markets have lower transaction costs compared to traditional markets

    Customer Lifetime Value

    • Customer lifetime value (CLTV) metric uses the relationship between revenue, expenses, and customer relationship lifespan to evaluate customers

    Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

    • CRM systems are often used by businesses for sales, customer service, and marketing

    Database Management

    • Each customer's information within a database would reside on a single row
    • The logical view of a database presents data as end-users perceive it

    Revenue Models

    • Free/freemium revenue model offers basic services for free while charging for premium services

    Types of Decisions

    • Structured decisions are more common at lower organizational levels

    Supply Chain Software

    • Supply chain software can be classified as either planning or execution systems

    Enterprise Software

    • To maximize benefits from enterprise software, businesses should adapt their practices to match the software's processes

    Supply Chain Management

    • The upstream portion of the supply chain encompasses suppliers and their suppliers, as well as the processes managing those relationships
    • Just-in-time (JIT) strategy minimizes inventory by aligning component arrival with demand and shipping finished goods immediately
    • Build-to-order supply-chain model is also called a demand-driven model

    CRM Systems

    • CRM systems help businesses achieve objectives like improved customer service, personalized marketing, and sales force automation

    Behavioral Targeting

    • Behavioral targeting leverages data to target consumers based on their online behavior and preferences

    Digital Markets

    • Digital markets, or marketplaces, are online platforms for buying and selling goods and services, allowing digital transactions

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital and Physical Products

    • Advantages of physical products: tangibility, sensory experience, no dependence on technology, higher perceived value
    • Disadvantages of physical products: production and distribution costs, limited customization, environmental impact
    • Advantages of digital products: easy distribution, low production costs, scalability, easy updates, high customization
    • Disadvantages of digital products: Intellectual property issues, piracy, dependence on technology, limited sensory experience

    Marketplace and Marketspace

    • Marketplace is a physical location for buyers and sellers to exchange goods and services
    • Marketspace is an online environment for buyers and sellers to interact and conduct transactions, often associated with digital platforms

    Search Cost

    • Search cost is the cost incurred by consumers when searching for information on products and services
    • Lower search costs are an advantage in e-commerce

    E-tailer

    • E-tailers are online retailers that sell products over the internet

    Ubiquity (MIS)

    • Ubiquity refers to the omnipresence and accessibility of information and technology.
    • Ubiquity in MIS ensures that the right information is available to the right people at the right time, enabling better decision-making and efficiency.

    Unique Features of E-commerce Technology

    • Ubiquity
    • Global Reach
    • Universal Standards
    • Richness
    • Interactivity
    • Information Density
    • Personalization/Customization
    • Social Technology

    E-Commerce Business Models

    • Portal
    • E-tailer
    • Content Provider
    • Transaction Broker
    • Market Creator
    • Service Provider
    • Community Provider

    E-Commerce Revenue Models

    • Advertising
    • Sales
    • Subscription
    • Free/Freemium
    • Transaction Fee
    • Affiliate

    How the Internet Transformed Marketing

    • Long tail marketing targets niche markets with a product or service
    • Behavioral Targeting tracks users' online behavior to personalize advertising

    Social E-Commerce

    • Social E-commerce utilizes the digital social graph, mapping online relationships.
    • About 80% of online B2B e-commerce still relies on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

    New Ways of B2B E-commerce

    • Private industrial networks or exchanges connect large firms with suppliers and business partners through secure websites

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    This quiz covers essential business concepts such as competitive forces, customer lifetime value, and customer relationship management systems. It also explores database management and revenue models, providing insights into decision-making processes and supply chain management. Test your understanding of how these elements interact within a business framework.

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