E-Business
INTRODUCTION TO E-BUSINESS
WHAT IS E-BUSINESS?
The use of internet & it’s related technology to network & empower business processes, e-
commerce, communication & collaboration.
E-BUSINESS FRAMEWORK
Internet
Financial Institutions
Money
Intranet
B2B Finance B2C
Supplier Purchasing Production Sales Consumers
s Administration
People
Public Authorities
B2B - Business to business
B2C - Business to consumer
THE INFORMATION ECONOMY
• Distinct contribution to the economy through the use of the internet, digital technology &
ICT
OLD VS NEW ECONOMY
1. Economic factors
Issues Old Economy New Economy
Markets Stable Dynamic & complex
Competition National International / global
Structure Manufacturing Service
Value driver Physical capital Human capital
2. Business factors
Issues Old Economy New Economy
Organization Hierarchy Network or virtual
Production Mass Flexible, customized
Growth driver Capital & Labor Innovation & knowledge
Technology driver Machines Digital & Electronic
Relationship Independent Collaborative
INTRODUCTION TO E-BUSINESS
WHAT IS E-BUSINESS?
The use of internet & it’s related technology to network & empower business processes, e-
commerce, communication & collaboration.
E-BUSINESS FRAMEWORK
Internet
Financial Institutions
Money
Intranet
B2B Finance B2C
Supplier Purchasing Production Sales Consumers
s Administration
People
Public Authorities
B2B - Business to business
B2C - Business to consumer
THE INFORMATION ECONOMY
• Distinct contribution to the economy through the use of the internet, digital technology &
ICT
OLD VS NEW ECONOMY
1. Economic factors
Issues Old Economy New Economy
Markets Stable Dynamic & complex
Competition National International / global
Structure Manufacturing Service
Value driver Physical capital Human capital
2. Business factors
Issues Old Economy New Economy
Organization Hierarchy Network or virtual
Production Mass Flexible, customized
Growth driver Capital & Labor Innovation & knowledge
Technology driver Machines Digital & Electronic
Relationship Independent Collaborative
