Each of the Following Apply to EC in Developing Economies

question 39

Multiple Choice

Each of the following apply to EC in developing economies except

• A) developing economies often face power blackouts and unreliable infrastructure and delivery mechanisms creating limitations that make it difficult for firms to predict whether EC investments will pay off, and when.
• B) developing economies, such as China and India, represent a significant opportunity for EC to connect businesses to customers, as well as other businesses.
• C) developing economies struggle with various issues that create too many business and technology risks to justify investment in those economies at this time.
• D) the potential volume of transactions in developed countries can make EC investments more attractive for established firms than new firms because established firms have already recovered the costs of their IT infrastructures.

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Definitions:

Weak Management

Ineffective leadership and decision-making in an organization that can lead to reduced productivity and morale.

Substitute Products

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, offering a choice to consumers and affecting demand and pricing in competitive markets.

Intense Rivalry

A competitive situation where entities aggressively compete for market share, recognition, or success in a given field.

Bargaining Power

The relative capacity of parties in a situation to exert influence over each other, especially in negotiations to dictate terms and conditions.