E-COMMERCE ADOPTION

ABSTRACT

For most business organizations, especially small and

medium-sized (SME) companies, e-commerce can be an important source
of competitive advantage. Recently, researchers have focused on
e-commerce adoption in developed and developing countries. This essay
explores the factors that influence e-commerce adoption in each one. Facts
show that the main reason for not adopting e-commerce is that the
organization is not ready to make changes due to cultural, technical,
financial and/or logistical reasons. In addition, the preparation of the
organization has a great influence on the implementation of e-commerce.
Management support and financial, logistical and technical factors play a
pivotal role in determining whether the world's small and medium-sized
enterprises can implement e-commerce.
 THE IMPACT OF E-COMMERCE ADOPTION ON BUSINESS
STRATEGY

E-commerce is defined as buying and selling products and services

over the internet and the use of computer systems to improve overall
company efficiencies. To many people, e-commerce is simply conducting
business online. Is evident that e-commerce is the application of
information technology solutions to help define and develop new strategies
for addressing business problems.

There is a positive correlation between e-commerce adoption and

the changes in strategic management. Some of the main factors that
influence adoption of e-commerce in the context of developed countries
have been identified as internet price, privacy, security and speed of the
internet. Adopting e commerce in order to remain strategically
competitive and adopting e-commerce requires a strategy that focuses on
using resources to achieve competitive advantages.

To conclude, it is clear e-commerce has a positive impact on the

world's strategies and strategic planning. Additionally, the facts indicated
that ecommerce have significant positive effects on the relationship
between ecommerce and business. It is recommended for governments to
provide advice to business men on the process of transforming towards the
use of technology and e-commerce. Additionally, policymakers need to
reduce the barriers to adopting e-commerce and provide technical,
financial and managerial support for companies.
 Here are the resources I have used for the revision of my
essay:

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