Defined as a group of interrelated technologies (electronic devices) for accessing, processing, and disseminating information

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Refers to a transformation of culture and social organizations/structures over time.

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A theory which strongly believes that technology shapes the culture, values, and social structures of society

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This theory states that society is changing because of technology

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One of the more outspoken critics of technological determinism is_

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His theory states that society's progression is driven by multiple causes like economics, politics, and education

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He believes that technology produces advancement if one allows it to

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It is the opposite of technological determinism. This theory believes that human plays a vital role in shaping technology rather than technology shaping society.

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This means that technological knowledge is used in the production of capital and machinery.

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He assumes that technological change is not a mere improvement in the technical know-how. It should be preceded by sociological change also, a willingness and desire on the part of community to modify their social, political, and administrative institutions so as to make them fit with the new techniques of production and faster tempo of economic activity.

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He believes that technology can be thought of as the change in the production process of material and human skills_

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Refers to the activity of electronically buying or selling products and services on online platforms over the internet

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It is also known as online business or e-business.

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Refers to any kind of business or commercial transaction that includes sharing information across the internet

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Focuses on the use of information and communication technology to enable the external activities and relationships of the business with individuals, groups, and other businesses

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Enables the comprehensive digital execution of business processes between suppliers and their costumers via global public and private networks

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This means a comprehensive usage of ICT not only within a business organization, but now through a more seamless linking and cooperation of information and communication systems of all involved business partners

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Is the exchange of goods and services between (usually) independent organizations and/or persons supported by a comprehensive usage of powerful ICT systems and a globally standardized network infrastructure

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Also known as m-Commerce

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Involves using wireless handheld devices like cell phones and tablets to conduct commercial transactions online, including the purchase and sale of products, online banking, and paying bills

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A process through which organizations procure goods and services electronically

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Refers to the use by government agencies of ICT that have the ability to transform relations with citizens, businesses, government employees, and other arms of government in the delivery of services

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An approach to democracy which emphasizes equity, fairness, and inclusion

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A type of e-commerce where businesses transact with another businesses

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Manufacturer selling its products to wholesalers, retailers, or other manufacturers is the most common example of_

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A business model that involves selling products and services directly to consumers, rather than to other businesses

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In this model, other consumers are the buyers and sellers of goods.

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An e-commerce business model where companies transact with the government agencies on goods and services

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Through this model, companies can build relationships with agencies through successful bids for contracts

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This business model enables consumers to offer their goods and services to businesses

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This model allows companies to bypass traditional third-party retailers, giving them greater control over their product distribution and costumer relationships. It also enables them to offer products at lower prices since they are not reliant on a middleman.

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This model involves businesses selling products to other businesses, who then sell the same product to consumers.

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This is the simplest type of e-commerce that lets you set up a storefront and take the customer's money through credit cards.

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An e-commerce businesses that require a lot of investment at the start - you need to manage inventory and stock, keep track of customer orders and shipping information, and invest in the warehouse space itself

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A business model where you earn a commission or referral fee in exchange for driving customers to make a purchase from your affiliate partner

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(a)   your product is good for those people with a unique idea or a variation of a currently existing idea for a B2C or B2B business model

A product that is created by a manufacturer and sold under the business' name

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A product created by a manufacturer and sold to various retailers under their own brand names_

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This business model charges customers a recurring fee- usually monthly or yearly- to access product or service

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Is the underlying structure that dictates how your website functions, how data is stored and accessed, and how different components interact with each other

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The backbone of your online store

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This is the user interface of your website- the layout, design, product pages, shopping cart, and checkout processes

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It includes servers, databases, security measures, and all the applications that power your website

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Your E-commerce architecture also includes how your website connects with other essential services, like payment gateways (e.g., PayPal), shipping providers (e.g., FedEx, UPS), and marketing tools (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics dashboards).

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The face of your online store, the part that customers directly interact with. It includes everything they see and experience:

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The brains of your operation, handling the logic and processes that make your store work. It is where the “business rules” are implemented.

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Is where all the critical information related to your E-commerce store is stored, organized, and accessed. It includes:

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Is the foundation upon which your entire E-commerce platform is built. It provides the necessary computing resources and network infrastructure. I

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This is the traditional approach where all components of the E-commerce system (presentation layer, business logic, and data layer) are tightly coupled and run as a single application.

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A type of e-commerce architecture that breaks down the E-commerce system into smaller, independent services that communicate with each other through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Each service focuses on a specific business function (e.g., product catalog, order management, payment processing).

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A type of e-commerce architecture that decouples the front-end (presentation layer) from the back-end (business logic and data layer). The back-end becomes a set of APIs that deliver content and functionality to any front-end interface (website, mobile app, social media platform, etc.).

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This type of e-commerce architecture relies on cloud computing services (like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) to host and manage the E-commerce infrastructure.

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A web-based, out-of-the-box solution where E-commerce functionalities are managed by a third-party provider. The provider—Shopify, for example— is responsible for maintaining, hosting, and upgrading existing settings.

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Drawbacks of SaaS E-commerce architecture

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SHIFTS IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

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Social and cultural effects of e-commerce adaptation

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Changes in employment patterns

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Privacy and security concerns

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Influence of e-commerce on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

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Ethical issues in e-commerce

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Importance of e-commerce ethics

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A form of advertising that uses the internet and digital technologies to connect with customers.

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Types of digital marketing

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Benefits of digital marketing

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DIGITAL MARKETING

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Key performance indicators in digital marketing

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A comprehensive strategy outlining how your company will use digital channels to promote its products and services.

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7 steps to create a digital marketing plan

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