WEEK 7 DISCUSSION
WELCOME to the discussion for WEEK 7. Please respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that you have read the material in order to receive full credit.

Topic 1: E-commerce
This week is all about E-commerce.  

Discussion:
E-commerce is a natural byproduct of an Interconnected world. In order to claim their share of growth from the highly lucrative and evolving e-commerce landscape, businesses are under a lot of pressure to devise e-commerce strategies that are effective.
Question #1: 
Select and respond to ONE of the following questions

1. Describe at least THREE marketing ideas that could improve the growth of businesses.
2. Discuss at least three pros and cons of E-commerce for the consumer.
3. Discuss at least three pros and cons of E-commerce for businesses.
4. What are the driving factors that have resulted in the growth of E-commerce within the last decade?
5. How has the increase in E-commerce changed the way in which products and services are marketed?
6. Do you believe that social commerce is here to stay? Will it work simultaneously with e-commerce? Justify your answer with support from this week’s readings.

Topic 2: The Amazon Empire

This week you viewed a slideshow titled How Amazon Controls E-commerce: Amazon.com the Hidden Empire.

Discussion:
Amazon is a prime example of the power of eCommerce.
Question #1: 
What topic stood out to you the most in this presentation?

Posting instructions :

Please read this information extremely carefully:

• Please include the topic number and title in your subject name for each discussion throughout the course.. For instance, Topic 2 Amazon.   It has to be clear what you are answering so ensure you clearly label.
• Do not attach answers or files in discussion unless directions state to do so.
• You must respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise. Ensure you answer each question within the topic as this week there are multiple questions in the topics.
• Minimum Topic Response: Posts need to be at least a 70 words,  substantive and answer all parts.. If your reply for this question is less than 70 words and not substantive, you will lose points. You can use Microsoft Word to count the words in your response to make sure you have met the requirement.
• 🙂  to indicate a smile and lol for laughter  is fine and I may use it myself from time to time in discussion.  I would give deductions for other text speak such as using “u” for “you” etc.
• Each topic must be answered in a separate post.
• Answer posted in an organized manner.
• If references are used they need to be cited appropriately. Realize that to answer substantively you may need to do research and if so reference appropriately.
• Do not in any discussions cover same topic/product/website  etc  for separate topics
• After you post   please review it to make sure it is formatted correctly and is easy to read and has no spelling errors

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