2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Define Globalization
2. Explain the positive and negative effects of
globalization.
3. Discuss the factors that contributes to globalization
4. Define E-Commerce
5. Discuss the different types of ecommerce
6. Explain the process of e-commerce
7. Understand the effects of Globalization to E-
Commerce
3. Topics Covered:
1. Globalization
• Definition and its Importance
• Examples of Globalization
• Effects of Globalization. Positive and Negative
Effects
• Factors that contributes Globalization
2. E-Commerce
• Definition and Types of E-commerce
• Process of E-Commerce
3. Effects of Globalization to E-Commerce
4. Conclusion
4. Globalization
Globalization is a process
of interaction and
integration among the
people, companies, and
governments of different
nations, a process driven
by international trade and
investment and aided by
information technology.
10. Types of E-Commerce
Government
G2G
e.G Central &
State
G2B
E-Tenders
G2C
Information to
citizens,
online forms
Business
B2G
e.G procurement
B2B
Convisint.com
EDI,EFT
B2C
Flipkart.com
Rediff.com
Consumer
C2G
Online filing of
tax returns
C2B
Job Portals
C2C
Facebook.com
Ebay.in,flikr.com
Government Business Consumer
11. The process
of E-
commerce
Order
placed by
user
Shipping
cart
Customer’s credit card
charged
Order
completed
E-mail sent
to customer
& merchant
Sent to warehouse for fulfillmentShipping center picks up shipment
Shipment
sent to
customer
12. Effects of Globalization to
E-commerce
Life’s standard increase:
• Education
• Social
• Industrial
• Financial
• Economic
• Political
• Informational
• Competition
• Ecological
• Cultural
• Technical
• Legal/Ethical
13. Conclusion
Globalization has different effects on business
to business and business to customer e-
commerce, however, highly global firms are
more likely to do business to business but less
likely to do business to customer. This would
imply that e-commerce will reinforce existing
international competitive advantages rather
than leveling the playing field and enabling local
firm to compete with global firms in international
markets.
Globalization in not new, people and corporations have invested in enterprises in other countries.
This process has effects on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.
The process of globalization creates new challenges and opportunities for firms. The opportunities include access to new markets and participate in global production networks that are dominant in industries.
Globalization involves us all, it is a part of our everyday life. For example, wearing clothes made in USA, using shoes made in Germany, buying battery of cellphone made in Finland, and many other products that was imported and exported. We also engage ourselves in globalization by using social media applications like youtube, fabook, twitter, etc..
Globalization has many positive, innovative and dynamic aspects, all related to the increased market access, increase access to capital and increased access to technology and information which will lead to bigger markets, better and varied goods and better investment opportunities
Globalization has affected unemployment because companies are now using new technologies to extend their products into the international marketplace, that is, people have been replaced by technology that causes unemployment.
Since, it is very easy to order products online, many would suffer for financial insecurity. Being financially insecure makes you feel uncomfortable and always worrying about your liabilities.
Globalization increases inequality, both within and across countries. With the increased in global technology, developed countries dominated that those poor countries..
Technological Change – More powerful computers and internet have allowed the easy transfer of data, which plays an important role in speeding up the globalization.
The reduction of transportation cost – Air transportation and telephone costs have improved the developing environment for globalization.
Consumer taste change – More and more consumers today are willing to buy foreign or new products for fashion or new styles.
The growth of new markets – The growth of new markets has increase the trend in globalization
Competition – More and more fierce competition has forced business to seek opportunities in the world market. To compete successfully, business today must develop a global strategy.
Both small and big business today are using e-commerce website to gain larger profits. An e-commerce site is the best platform to bring retailers, manufactures and clients at the same place. Such sites increase the shopping experience of customer and offers them comparison to other sites.
Source: OECD
The process of globalization is a powerful way to adopt information technology and e-commerce. The manifestation of globalization may increase private financial investment, trade activity and tourism while increased connectivity through internet connections, e-commerce is reshaping business in a globally oriented marketplace.
E-commerce is considered to be he sales aspect of business. It consists of the exchange of data to facilitate the financing and payments. E-commerce may increase education social, industrial, financial and many more.
Increasing competition- more and more foreign businesses have entered local markets so the competition has been intensified.
2. Meeting consumer needs in more effective way – Consumers have choices for prducts and servces. They can buy the best products for the best prices.
3.. Being able to enjoy economies of scale – Businesses can enjoy as large scale of production in the whole world. Their production costs can be reduced.
Affecting the choice of location – Business can choose locat