M5 – A Little Electronic Magic at Alibaba.com read the “A Little Electronic Magic at Alibaba.com” case from chapter 14, and answer to the following

M5 – A Little Electronic Magic at Alibaba.com

read the “A Little Electronic Magic at Alibaba.com” case from chapter 14, and answer to the following questions. It is important for you to read the chapter carefully before attempting to answer the assignment. The learning from reading the text must be reflected in your answers. Grading criteria for case studies are listed under “course information.”

1. Do you think most international trade might eventually take place through Web sites like alibaba.com? How might that influence your interest in importing and exporting?

2. Identify a product you would like to import. Visit www.alibaba.com, go to the advanced search field, and enter it. Select required criteria and click on “Search.” Review the list of companies that qualify. Find a suitable seller. Analyze this process for ease, usefulness, and potential value.

3. provide three recommendations that you would offer an SME, based on the opportunities and constraints of electronic Web sites like Alibaba, as it considers engaging in exporting or importing.

4. How transparent do sites like Alibaba.com make the import-export transaction? Would you still worry about fraud?

Instructions:

Prepare your responses in no more than 4 type written pages (in APA Format). There is no need to write too much. Try to stick to the points.
Conduct a spelling check carefully before submitting your response.
Write your name and assignment number at the top of the document.