2. Is e-commerce possible without the internet?

• I think that e-commerce depends heavily on the internet but it is not impossible to do it without the internet. As long as their is some electronic network ( and the other necessary things) e-commerce is possible

4. What are the purposes of the intranet. What are the min characteristics of the intranet?

• In B2B commerce, the intranet allows cross platform capabilities open standard,reduced hardware & software, easy installation, and minimal user training.They also use firewall for security. Its main purpose is to improve communication withing the organization. It provides information access for employees, allows them to collaborate and use teamwork, and manage internal business transactions.

8. List the capabilities e-commerce softwares should provide?

• E-commerce software should provide access to business information( searchable directories), on demand customer service,. It must be able to support transaction processing ,typical calculations for transaction, and be able to collect payments from customers accurately and securely.

9. Describe some ethical issues involved in electronic commerce.

• The main ethical issue that rises is that of privacy. E-commerce need to maintain trust between the people engaging in transactions. If the trust is lost such as due to a companies misuse of personal information.