The Disadvantages of Online Shopping

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Which of the following devices can be used to conduct e-commerce transactions?

Desktop computers

What types of products and services can be purchased through e-commerce?

Both physical and digital products

What is e-commerce a part of?

Electronic business

Which technology facilitated the transfer of documents in the 1960s?

Electronic Data Interchange

What was the first online retail website where a transaction took place?

NetMarket

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of selection?

Exclusive inventory available only online

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of international sales?

Can sell to anyone in the world

Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-commerce?

Limited customer service

Which type of e-commerce involves selling goods directly to another company?

Business-to-Business (B2B)

What is a potential drawback of e-commerce in terms of product satisfaction?

Products can't be seen or handled until delivered

Which type of e-commerce involves consumers listing their own products for sale on a digital marketplace?

Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)

Which type of e-commerce revenue model involves a company creating a digital storefront and relying on a supplier to provide the goods?

Dropshipping

What is the main focus of Consumer-to-Business (C2B) e-commerce platforms?

Connecting businesses with freelancers

Which type of e-commerce relationship involves consumers interacting with administrations, agencies, or governments?

C2G

What percentage of total sales in the United States did retail e-commerce account for in the first quarter of 2023?

15.1%

Which of the following devices can be used to conduct e-commerce transactions?

Smartphone

What is the main focus of Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce platforms?

Selling goods and services to individual consumers

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of market presence for small businesses?

More efficient distribution channels

Which company is credited with disrupting the retail landscape through e-commerce?

Alibaba

When did the very first e-commerce transaction take place?

1994

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of convenience?

Availability 24/7

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of international sales?

Ability to sell worldwide

Which type of e-commerce revenue model allows a company to create a digital storefront and rely on a supplier to provide the goods?

Dropshipping

Which type of e-commerce revenue model leverages already successful products sold by another company?

White Labeling

Which type of e-commerce revenue model is best suited for companies that receive on-demand orders with short turnaround times but are unable to handle the capital expenditure requirements?

Private Labeling

Which type of e-commerce revenue model involves assembling a package, introducing new products, and incentivizing long-term subscriptions at a lower monthly price?

Subscription

Which type of e-commerce relationship involves selling goods directly to the end-user?

Business-to-Consumer (B2C)

Which disadvantage of e-commerce is related to the inability to physically see or touch products before they are delivered?

Inability to Touch Products

Which type of e-commerce relationship involves companies selling goods to other companies?

Business-to-Business (B2B)

What is one of the disadvantages of e-commerce related to potential loss of revenue or income?

Loss of revenue or income when websites go down

Which of the following devices can be used to conduct e-commerce transactions?

Computers, tablets, smartphones, and other smart devices

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of selection?

Wide range of products and services available

What is one of the disadvantages of e-commerce related to potential loss of revenue or income?

Increased competition may lead to lower profit margins

Which company is credited with disrupting the retail landscape through e-commerce?

Amazon

When did the very first e-commerce transaction take place?

1994

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of international sales?

Can sell to anyone in the world

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of convenience?

Can occur 24/7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-commerce?

Limited customer service opportunities

What is the main focus of Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce platforms?

Selling products directly to end-users

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of selection?

Unlimited selection

When did the very first e-commerce transaction take place?

1990s

Which revenue model in e-commerce involves the company receiving existing products, repackaging them, and distributing them to customers?

Private Labeling

Which revenue model in e-commerce requires the company to maintain quantities of inventory, track customer orders, and have ownership of warehouse space?

Wholesaling

Which revenue model in e-commerce allows the company to create a digital storefront and rely on a supplier to provide the goods?

Dropshipping

Which revenue model in e-commerce involves assembling a package, introducing new products, and incentivizing long-term subscriptions at a lower monthly price?

Subscription

Which of the following devices can be used to conduct e-commerce transactions?

Laptop

What is the main focus of Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce platforms?

Selling goods to individual consumers

What is one of the advantages of e-commerce in terms of convenience?

24/7 availability

Which company is credited with disrupting the retail landscape through e-commerce?

Amazon

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of convenience?

24/7 availability

When did the very first e-commerce transaction take place?

1994

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of international sales?

No physical geography limitation

Which type of e-commerce relationship involves selling goods directly to the end-user?

Business-to-Consumer (B2C)

What disadvantage of e-commerce is related to the inability to physically see or touch products before they are delivered?

Inability to Touch Products

What is the main focus of Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce platforms?

Selling goods directly to the end-user

What advantage does e-commerce offer in terms of market presence for small businesses?

Reduced costs

What percentage of total sales in the United States did retail e-commerce account for in the first quarter of 2023?

15.1%

Which type of e-commerce revenue model involves maintaining quantities of inventory, tracking customer orders, and having ownership of warehouse space?

Wholesaling

Which type of e-commerce relationship involves consumers interacting with administrations, agencies, or governments?

Consumer-to-Government (C2G)

Which type of e-commerce revenue model allows a company to create a digital storefront and rely on a supplier to provide the goods?

Dropshipping

Exploring the Downsides of E-commerce: Test your knowledge on the disadvantages of online shopping, from limited customer service to delayed gratification. Discover the challenges of shopping online and how it impacts the consumer experience.

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