The Early Years of E-Commerce Were Driven by All of the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

The early years of e-commerce were driven by all of the following factors except:

• A) an emphasis on exploiting traditional distribution channels.
• B) a huge infusion of venture capital funds.
• C) an emphasis on quickly achieving very high market visibility.
• D) visions of profiting from new technology.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted to reflect the investor's share of the investee's net income or loss.

Common Stock

This represents units of ownership interest or equity in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Net Income

The sum total of profit a company achieves after removing the costs and tax payments from its income.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair market value of its net assets.