How Does E-Business Build on the Advantages and Structures of Traditional

question 44

Essay

How does e-business build on the advantages and structures of traditional business?

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Definitions:

Required Rate

The minimum return an investor expects to achieve on an investment, taking into account its risk.

Average Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio indicating the expected return on an investment, calculated by dividing the average profit by the initial investment cost.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique for spreading the expense of an asset uniformly over its expected lifespan.

Net Income

The sum a company is left with after all its expenses and taxes are removed from its income.