EBECEG-26
International Business Business, Economics & Management (General)
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
E-Business refers to the use of digital technology and the internet to execute all business processes, including internal operations and external relations.
Core Components:
E-Procurement: Digital sourcing and purchasing of supplies.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Integration of back-office functions like finance, HR, and manufacturing.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Managing interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle.
Supply Chain Management (SCM): Digital coordination of the flow of goods from raw materials to the end user.
Internal Operations:
Knowledge Management: Internal wikis and digital training.
Employee Collaboration: Intranets, video conferencing, and project management tools.
Business Intelligence (BI): Using big data and analytics for strategic decision-making.
Infrastructure & Security:
Cloud computing and hosting models.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards.
Cybersecurity frameworks (firewalls, encryption, and access control).
E-Commerce is a subset of E-Business that focuses specifically on the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
Business Models:
B2B (Business-to-Business): Wholesale trade (e.g., Alibaba).
B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Retail e-tailing (e.g., Amazon).
C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer): Peer-to-peer marketplaces (e.g., eBay).
C2B (Consumer-to-Business): Freelance services or crowdsourcing (e.g., Upwork).
DTC (Direct-to-Consumer): Manufacturers selling directly via their own websites.
Revenue Models:
Subscription-based (Netflix).
Transaction fees (PayPal).
Advertising and Affiliate marketing.
Freemium models.
The Trade Cycle:
Pre-Sales: Search and negotiation.
Execution: Order placement and delivery logistics.
Settlement: Invoicing and payment processing (E-wallets, UPI, Gateways).
After-Sales: Customer support and returns.
Emerging Trends:
M-Commerce: Mobile-first shopping and apps.
Social Commerce: Selling via Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.
E-Governance is the application of IT to simplify government processes, improve service delivery, and increase transparency for citizens and businesses.
Interaction Models:
G2C (Government-to-Citizen): Paying taxes online, license renewals, and public records.
G2B (Government-to-Business): E-tendering, permits, and digital corporate filing.
G2G (Government-to-Government): Data sharing between different departments or local vs. national authorities.
G2E (Government-to-Employee): Managing civil service payroll, training, and internal HR.
Levels of Implementation:
Information/Broadcasting: One-way communication (government websites).
Interaction: Two-way communication (emailing officials, downloading forms).
Transaction: Financial exchanges (paying fines or utilities).
Transformation/Participation: E-voting and digital town halls.
Key Challenges:
The Digital Divide: Ensuring equitable access for all socioeconomic groups.
Data Privacy: Protecting sensitive citizen information.
Interoperability: Making sure different government systems can "talk" to each other.