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1.0 Unit 1 Overview: Introduction, Types & Infrastructure

Lesson 2 of 21 in the free E-Commerce notes on Siksha Sarovar, written by Rohit Jangra.

Unit I — Overview: Introduction, Types & Infrastructure

Unit I lays the conceptual foundation:

  1. What is e-commerce? — Definition, evolution, e-commerce vs e-business
  2. What makes it special? — Unique features that distinguish e-commerce from traditional commerce
  3. Who trades with whom? — Six classical types (B2B, B2C, C2C, B2G, C2B, G2C) plus M-commerce and Social Commerce
  4. What sits underneath? — Internet, web, and mobile infrastructure

Learning outcomes

After Unit I you should be able to:

  • Define e-commerce and trace its evolution from EDI in the 1970s to modern omnichannel commerce
  • Distinguish e-commerce and e-business
  • List the eight unique features of e-commerce (Laudon)
  • Identify B2B, B2C, C2C, B2G, C2B, M-commerce and Social Commerce with examples
  • Describe the role of Internet, web and mobile infrastructure
  • Argue advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce for buyers, sellers and society

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Chapter mapping (IPU)

  • TB1 (Laudon): Chapters 1, 2

Typical exam weight

Unit I usually contributes 2 long questions:

  • Define e-commerce. Differentiate e-commerce and e-business. — 12.5 marks
  • Explain types of e-commerce with examples. — 12.5 marks (very high frequency)
  • List unique features / advantages / disadvantages of e-commerce. — short answer