The document discusses the benefits of electronic business (e-business) and information technology. It defines e-business and e-commerce, outlines the objectives of an e-business course, and describes various types and applications of e-business including business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and inter-organizational systems. It also summarizes the benefits of e-business for organizations, consumers, and society such as reduced costs, increased market reach, improved customer service, and more choices for consumers.

1. The objective of the course is to make the student understand the latest trends in electronic business and the information technology involved in running e-business Unit – 1 Introduction to E-Business – Definitions – Types of E-Business, Benefits of Business – Limitations of E-Business – Impact of E-Commerce – Electronic Market Structure – Business Model of Electronic Marketing – Procedure for Internet Shopping: Consumer Perspective – Aiding Comparison Shopping

8. Components of Electronic Business Electronic Business Networks Corporate Internet Commercial Institutions Government Merchants Manufactures Suppliers Consumers Processes Marketing Sales Payment Fulfillment Support

9. The cycle of Electronic Business Access Follow on sales C u stomer Online Ads Online order Standard order Distribution Electronic customer Support

11. Disintermediation and Reintermediation by Electronic Business Manufacturer Electronic Intermediaries On the Internet consumer Reintermediation

14. Disintermediation and Reintermediation by Electronic Business Manufacture Disintermediation Consumer

15. Disintermediation and Reintermediation by Electronic Business Manufactures Wholesaler Distributor Retailer Consumer Traditional Intermediation