Unit III Research Paper Outline

Submit an outline for approval for the Research Paper due in Unit VIII. Research Papers that have not had their topic

approved by the professor will not be accepted and will earn a zero for the final grade.

The final Research Paper will be due in Unit VIII. The topic should be related to e-commerce or topics covered in this

course. Prior topic approval by your professor is required, and you should begin working on the paper as soon as you get topic approval.

 Write on a topic related to the course materials that has been particularly interesting to you. You will be

writing a well-organized three- to five-page Research Paper. Your sources should present different

perspectives.

 Write a paper related to starting an online business or initiating an e-commerce project (i.e., funding, writing

business plans).

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Unit III 

Questions:

1.  In your own words, provide a definition of B2B e-commerce? What are some of the drivers leading

organizations to have a business presence on the Internet?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2.  Visit the information portal named Disability.gov (https://www.disability.gov/). This information portal

provides a plethora of information to disabled citizens of the United States. Name some benefits citizens

would gain from visiting this site. Do you see any risks to the US government in posting such information

(security, financial, ethical)? Name at least three benefits and risks.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3.  There are four methods of procurement: purchasing at one’s own site, at another’s web site, exchanges,

and e-marketplaces. Select one of the procurement methods and discuss merits and drawbacks for the one

you select.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4.  Define a B2B portal and explain what benefits an organization may see from setting up an information

portal.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.