The Fundamentals of e-Business

Overview/Description
 "I have a simple thought. How you gather, manage, and use information will determine whether you win or lose." --Bill Gates, "Business@The Speed of Thought." Technology is no longer solely the job of the IT department. It is woven into the very nature of business. Business is changing. Information is an asset. To remain competitive, companies are continuously exploring how to leverage technology to better serve customers and increase profits. This course is designed to create a foundation for business professionals, managers, and executives to better grasp the impact of e-Business. First you'll explore the changing business landscape and the definition of e-Business. Then you'll begin to learn the language of e-Business and the meaning behind acronyms like MIME and VPN and security terms like firewall and encryption. You'll also learn about what to expect from e-Business practices and explore new e-Business paradigms.

Target Audience
 Business professionals, managers, executives

Expected Duration
2.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

So What Is e-Business?

  • recognize the benefits of becoming an e-Business.
  • match the business age with its attributes.
  • identify facts about the history of e-Business.
  • differentiate between components of e-Business and those of e-Commerce.

    • Understanding e-Language

  • recognize the value of learning the language of e-Business.
  • match technology acronyms to their appropriate definitions.
  • match business needs with the appropriate network solutions.
  • match the appropriate security definition to its term.

    • What to Expect on the e-Business Journey

  • recognize the importance of understanding the advantages and challenges of e-Business solutions.
  • choose advantages of e-Business.
  • select the challenges inherent in e-Business.
  • match e-Business advantages and challenges to specific business scenarios.

    • e-Changes

  • recognize the importance of understanding new e-Business models.
  • identify the differences between a supply chain and a value network by matching examples to each type of business practice.
  • identify the attributes of effective digital payment options.
  • select ways to transform information into knowledge.

    • Course Number: EBUS0101