Alibaba Case
Does the "bird cage" theory when applied to China's Internet policy constitute a serious threat to the development of the B2B e-commerce industry?

Yes, the bird cage theory does limit the development of the B2B e-commerce industry. Bill Clinton, former America's president, believed that trying to control the internet in China would be like trying to "nail Jell-O to the wall" (The Economist, 2013). The internet was so largely decentralized that nobody believed its power could be harnessed by a central regulating force. However, the Chinese government was largely able to "cage the (internet) bird" with much success.

The Chinese state has shown great skill in bending the technology to its own purposes, enabling it to exercise better control of its own society and setting an example for other repressive regimes (The Economist, 2013). However, there are also many costs to this strategy. One example is with innovation. Chinese citizens and…...

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Jing, M. (2014, June 13). Alibaba pens delivery deal with China Post to boost e-commerce. Retrieved from China Daily:  http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2014-06/13/content_17586000.htm 

Liedtke, M. (2012, September 18). Yahoo closes $7.6 billion deal with Alibaba Group. Retrieved from Yahoo Finance:   -- finance.htmlhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/yahoo-closes-7-6-billion-deal-alibaba-group-161614948 

The Economist. (2013, April 6). A giant cage. Retrieved from The Economist:  http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21574628-internet-was-expected-help-democratise-china-instead-it-has-enabled

Alibaba Group operates what it bills as the world's largest online marketplace, based on two main businesses, the B2B site Alibaba and the B2C site Taobao. The company's service is an interface that connects buyers and sellers. It arose out of a need to connect buyers and sellers within China, but the rapid growth of China as a global goods supplier facilitated the growth of Alibaba. Companies anywhere in the world could use the site to get bids from multiple suppliers, creating an efficient marketplace. The large number of customers allowed Alibaba to expand globally, so that today it is a network of buyers and sellers that operates globally. Alibaba is now floated on the New York Stock Exchange, giving the company greater access to foreign capital and solidifying its position as an international company. The company is forming many strategic partnerships to not only acquire more market share,…...

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References

Jing, M. (2014, June 13). Alibaba pens delivery deal with China Post to boost e-commerce. Retrieved from China Daily:  http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2014-06/13/content_17586000.htm 

Liedtke, M. (2012, September 18). Yahoo closes $7.6 billion deal with Alibaba Group. Retrieved from Yahoo Finance:   -- finance.htmlhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/yahoo-closes-7-6-billion-deal-alibaba-group-161614948 

The Economic Times. (2014, June 13). Alibaba ties up with China Post to strengthen its logistics. Retrieved from The Economic Times:  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-06-13/news/50564466_1_jack-ma-e-commerce-giant-alibaba-singapore-post-ltd

Alibaba Case Questions11-3. Do you agree with the decision to list an IPO, or should Alibaba have borrowed more money, possibly floating a Eurobond in London or elsewhere?On September 19, 2014 Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced its intention to IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (Open Sesame, n.d.). Alibaba is a Chinese e-commerce company that facilitates business-to-business, business-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer sales through its website. It is the worlds largest online and mobile commerce company in terms of gross merchandise volume. An IPO listing would allow Alibaba to raise capital to invest in growth initiatives and acquire other companies. It would also provide liquidity for early investors and employees who hold stock options.However, there were also some disadvantages associated with an IPO listing. For example, it would subject Alibaba to increased regulation and public scrutiny. In addition, an IPO listing would dilute the ownership stakes of current shareholders. Overall, an…...

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References

Cumming, D., Johan, S., & Zhang, Y. (2018). Public policy towards entrepreneurial finance: spillovers and the scale-up gap. Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 34(4), 652-675.

Kim, W. (2012). Investor protection and the mode of acquisition: Implications for ownership dilution and formation of pyramids. Financial Management, 41(1), 55-93.

Open Sesame: Alibaba Isn’t Poor Anymore. (n.d.). Chapter 11: Global Capital Markets, 282-285.

Alibaba group of companies is a Chinese-based online company that specializes in providing online business services to the customers and businesses. One Mr. Jack Ma, a Chinese entrepreneur, started it. So far, the company has managed to spread its wings and covered other places outside China. easonably, it has managed to gain public acceptance all over the world. This paper discusses the concepts of formation as well as corporate governance, success determinants, among other factors of development in the company. In this regard, the company has managed to ensure that it stays ahead of the rest in the highly volatile online platforms (Anonymous, 2014).
The business service served

Alibaba Company engages in three major business services. One of the branches of the company is the one named as Alibaba.com written and launched in English. It facilitates trade between importers and exporters in more than 240 countries. The company does the business of…...

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Bogle, John C. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing the Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Market Returns. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2011. Print.

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Alibaba Group operates what it bills as the world's largest online marketplace, based on two main businesses, the B2B site Alibaba and the B2C site Taobao. The company's service is an interface that connects buyers and sellers. It arose out of a need to connect buyers and sellers within China, but the rapid growth of China as a global goods supplier facilitated the growth of Alibaba. Companies anywhere in the world could use the site to get bids from multiple suppliers, creating an efficient marketplace. The large number of customers allowed Alibaba to expand globally, so that today it is a network of buyers and sellers that operates globally. Alibaba is now floated on the New York Stock Exchange, giving the company greater access to foreign capital and solidifying its position as an international company.
Taobao is the largest online retailer in China. While this site is focused on the…...

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References

Alibaba Group 2015 Annual Report. Retrieved November 30, 2015 from http://ar.alibabagroup.com/2015/index.html

Smart Business\\\"Smart Business: What Alibaba\\\'s Success eveals about the Future of Strategy\\\" by Ming Zeng (2018) provides some critical insights into the company\\\'s business model and strategy, namely the importance of network coordination in the digital age, why decision-making needs to be data-driven, and the value of user-centric approaches and machine learning.For example, Alibaba serves as a platform that connects a vast network of consumers, producers, and merchants. It is not just a storefront but a marketplace, a financial institution, a logistics coordinator, and a data company. This business model signifies that future companies must move beyond traditional siloed operations and embrace integrated, networked business models. Zeng (2018) also highlights the importance of a data-driven strategy. Alibaba\\\'s capacity to collect and analyze data on a massive scale enables it to understand and predict customer behavior, thereby optimizing its product offerings and business operations. Future business strategy will increasingly depend on…...

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ReferencesZeng, M. (2018). Smart Business: What Alibaba\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Success Reveals about the Future of Strategy. Harvard Business Press.

These three strengths of their content methodology, depth of expertise in the Asian manufacturing sector, and commitment to being a leader in electronic enablement and IT form a defensible competitive position. As a result, the company is well positioned to attract investors.
In supporting the contention that Global Sources is well positioned to attract investors based on the three unique strengths of a scalable content collection and management methodology, expertise with the Asian manufacturing community and that communities' unique needs and requirements, and an emerging strength in electronic enablement and IT, the following points need to be kept in mind. When these three factors are combined, the potential exists for Global Sources to move beyond just being a provider of content management services to leads for Asian manufacturers on the one hand, and sourcing, procurement and buy-side contacts for companies globally on the other. Taking into account the aggregation of…...

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Other tools frequently used in this approach are positioning surveys and moving-average trend following trading rules. Fund managers regularly use these patterns to take informed decisions for short-term investments (Exchange ate Forecast, 2010).
Exchange rate risk affects both revenues and costs, which in turn affects a company's marketing, production, and financial decisions (Shapiro, n.d.). If a company's revenues are down then they might find themselves with less money to produce and market their product or service. If a company cannot produce or market their product or service they will probably not remain in business for very long. This is why it is so important to make financial decisions based upon a good model for forecasting exchange rates. A company's bottom line and ultimately their continued success rely heavily on their capability to have enough money to produce products and market them. A company that has no money to manufacture and…...

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2011 New design solar water heater. (2011). Retreived from  http://www.alibaba.com/product -

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Boyabatl, O. & Toktay, L.B. (2004). Operational Hedging: A Review with Discussion.

Retrieved from  http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~bt71/articles/pompaper.pdf

Once again however, Shengxia and Baije do not explain their arguments nor do they show exactly how the Chinese GDP evened out the trade balance with the U.S., nor how it supported the economy of its regional neighbors.
In terms of the elements threatening the future stability of the country and its economy, the authors point out that the Chinese authorities have been quick to identify these threats; they will as such address them in an efficient manner. They will for instance instate regulations capping the levels of loans to be granted to the population with the specific aim of reducing inflation and over-consumption. Examples of such measures include the limitation of the bank loans to a 7.5 million Yuan for the year, and a rumored 0.27% increase in the interest rates. At this stage, it is however unclear what exact measures the officials will take, and if these are…...

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1. Shengxia, S., Baijie, A., January 23, 2010, Still Rolling: China's GDP Hits 8.7%, Alibaba,   last accessed on January 25, 2010http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/business-in-china/100237200-1-still-rolling%253A-china%2527s-gdp-hits.html 

2. Chinability, 2009, last accessed on January 25, 2010http://www.chinability.com/GDP.htm

Technology has fundamentally changed the manner in which business, commerce, and networking are conducted. Innovations related to data analytics and artificial intelligence have expanded the realm of possibilities for a range of industries from automobiles to energy. With these revolutions come a host of uncertainties as well. Forecasting the future has simultaneously become more predictable but more uncertain. Likewise, technology has become more secure but also much more dangerous. With each new iteration of technology, new advances in products, goods and services emerge. This has ultimately ushered in a new wave of prosperity not seen since the industrial revolution, where nearly all market participants are impacted. Through these innovations however, it is important for consumers to be cognizant of the impacts of artificial intelligence on information and security management (Li, ).To begin, as noted in the introduction, technology has altered nearly every industry across the world. To better understand in…...

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References 1. Shenzhou. Simultaneous management and service together to create a shield of financial security. Electronic Finance, no. 8, pp. 90-91, 2017.2. Zhao Yingqiu. Chongqing Business Management Department adopted innovative measures to improve the information security management level of the financial industry. The era of financial technology, vol. 024, no. 003, pp. P.59-61, 2016. 3. Tang Xianyong. Innovating confidentiality management and strengthening information security management. The era of financial technology, vol. 024, no. 002, pp. 66-67, 2016. 4. Lu Ruiyun. On the Security Control Strategy of Financial Informationization in the New Era. Journal of Shijiazhuang Railway Vocational and Technical College, 016, no. 004, pp. 73-75, 2017. 5. Zhao Hai, Chen Fang. Research and Practice of Electronic Payment Information Security Management System. Information Security Research, vol. 005, no. 006, pp. 534-541, 2019. 6. Hu Di. Research on financial innovation and wealth management in the context of internet finance. Chi Zi, vol. 000, no. 030, pp. 66, 2018. 7. Zhu Jianming, Wang Xiuli, Lin Zheng, et al. Information security 4-3-3 multidimensional teaching system for the cultivation of innovative talents in financial management. Education Teaching Forum, vol.234, no. 48, pp. 92-93, 2015. 8. Chen Li. Internet finance needs more attention to information security. New Financial World, vol. 000, no. 012, pp. P.44-44, 2015. 9. Li Jian. Information Security Management of Internet Finance of Finance Companies. Financial Economy (Theoretical Edition), vol. 000, no. 007, pp. 139-140, 201610. M. Mustapha, S. J. Lai et al., “Information technology in audit processes: An empirical evidence from malaysian audit firms,” International Review of Management and Marketing, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 53–59, 2017.11. K. Roundy, M. Dell’Amico, C. Gates, M. Hart, and S. Miskovic, “Systems and methods for providing integrated security management,” Mar. 26 2019, uS Patent App. 10/242,187.2

Advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics are creating a workforce that needs to be increasingly more intelligent, aware and understanding of the progressions being made. How can a business professional ensure that they stay on top of the latest technologies in todays world?Artificial intelligence continues to be both a polarizing and contentious issues within the overall global environment. For one artificial intelligence has been leverage by society to help improve a litany of products and services. These services include the ability to automate routine tasks associate with warehousing and other manual labor jobs. It has also been used as tool to help foster efficiencies within operations by helping to predict product demand or anticipate delivery delays. Artificial intelligence has now formed the foundation of innovations relates to autonomous driving, chatbots, and other innovations that help circumvent human interaction and improve operation efficiency. Each of these elements of…...

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References 1. Anderson, A. R., editor (2015). Minds and Machines. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.2. Bacchus, F., Grove, A., Halpern, J. Y., and Koller, D. (2020). From statistics to beliefs. In Proceedings of the Tenth National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-92), pages 602-608, San Jose, California. AAAI Press3. Barr, A., Cohen, P. R., and Feigenbaum, E. A., editors (2019). The Handbook of Artificial Intelligence, volume 4. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts.4. Barrett, R., Ramsay, A., and Sloman, A. (2015). POP-11: A Practical Language for Artificial Intelligence. Ellis Horwood, Chichester, England.2

Amazon Case Study13-3. What advantages and disadvantages would Amazon likely have when compared with domestic e-commerce websites where it operates?As Daniels et al. (2017) point out, location matters, for committing human, technical, and financial resources to one locale may mean forgoing or delaying projects elsewhere (p. 369). For Amazon there are a number of considerations to make with respect to location, particularly when it concerns domestic competitors. When expanding its e-commerce operations into new markets, Amazon.com Inc. must take into account the various advantages and disadvantages it has compared to domestic e-commerce websites in those markets. Some of the advantages that Amazon likely has include a well-known brand, a large customer base, and a vast selection of products. However, the company also faces some significant disadvantages, such as high shipping costs and unfamiliarity with local preferences. Overall, these factors must be carefully considered when expanding Amazon\\\'s e-commerce operations into new…...

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When you take a position in a company of any size, you are entering into a community that has its own rules and regulations as well as its own history. This is often called \\\"institutional memory\\\" and not knowing it can put you at a disadvantage. I am looking for a formal essay that explains at least one aspect of a company\\\'s institutional memory and how it should or should not impact future decisions.Institutional memory is a polarizing and contentious issues within the business community. For one, institutional memory, when done correctly, can have a large advantage within a organization. Here, institutional memory is engrained with the overall culture of the organization, creating a work environment that is empowering and inspirational. Companies that are able to leverage this institutional memory are better able to attract, retain, and promote competent talent with their respective organizations. By leveraging institutional memory, organizations are…...

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Modern technology however has enabled ion-exchange techniques allowing manufacturers to prepare erbium for commercial purposes (Wiki 1).
There are many commercial and non-commercial purposes for erbium today. Its uses include use as a photographic filter and "as a dopant in fiber optic laser amplifiers" (Wiki 1; Mears et al. 1026). A compound of erbium, "erbium oxide" is often pink in color and has various uses commercially including coloring glass or porcelain products (Wiki 1). Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, technological instruments used to help magnify an optic signal, often incorporate erbium to enhance communication; these fibers may also be used in fiber lasers (Mears et al. 1026).

Electron configuration and different charge states (valence of element with 1 example of existing compound that illustrates each valence state)

As stated previous in its naturally occurring state erbium contains 6 stable isotopes as follows: Er-162, 164, 166, 167, 168 and Er-170 (Wiki 1). In its "trivalent…...

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Didi vs. UberProblems/IssuesThe major issue identified for Uber in the Chinese ride-hailing market is a lack of innovation and growth. Uber\\\'s competition with dominant local players like Didi, coupled with unique local market dynamics, necessitates continual innovation and strategic growth. Without differentiation and a clear, localized strategy, Uber is at risk of losing ground.Possible SolutionsLocalized ApproachAs a global entity, Uber brings with it a wealth of international experience and a successful business model. However, each market has its unique demands and preferences. By focusing more intensively on local user needs, Uber can better cater to the Chinese consumer. This can include adopting local language and design nuances in the app interface, integrating locally preferred payment options, and understanding peak service usage times and popular routes specific to Chinese cities. Further, they could tailor marketing and promotions to coincide with local holidays or events, thereby striking a chord with the Chinese…...

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ReferencesWu, K. (2016). Uber vs. Didi. INSEAD.

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Yes, there are many news articles related to success in business marketing basics that could make good essay subjects. For example, articles discussing the importance of establishing a strong brand identity, utilizing social media effectively, or staying ahead of industry trends could all be potential essay topics. Some recent news articles that could inspire essays on this topic include:

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