e-Business Management I
Course Description
In today's global market, e-business can no longer be considered an independent phenomenon from the organization. Instead, e-business permeates all functional areas of the organization and must be considered in all aspects of managerial decision-making and problem solving. This course is the first of a two-part sequence that addresses the critical e-business considerations and emerging trends that general managers face in today's e-business-centric organizational environment. Students will be prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively integrate e-business tools, models, and best practices within various types of organizations.
Topics and Objectives
Strategic Planning and E-Business Organizations
- Integrate e-business into an organizational strategy.
- Analyze the risks and opportunities associated with E-Business.
- Develop an organizational design to support e-business.
- Identify trends (leadership) and (global) strategies in e-business.
E-business Environment
- Identify the characteristics of the digital economy.
- Analyze the internal and external environmental factors associated with e-business.
- Illustrate the complex relationships among individual, organizational, and societal cultures within the e-business environment.
- Explain the implications of e-business on an organization's culture.
E-Business Models
- Compare and contrast e-commerce and other e-business models.
- Discern opportunities to create electronic communities.
- Explain emerging trends in e-business models.
Technology Considerations
- Distinguish among key languages, protocols, and technologies used in e-business.
- Evaluate appropriate technologies to meet e-business needs.
- Create viable plans to manage organizational competencies to respond to changes in technology.
E-Business Security and Privacy
- Distinguish among key technology alternatives for security and privacy.
- Evaluate an organization's technology security policies and practices.
- Discover trends in e-business security and privacy.
