Study the following case/situation and express your opinion:
| Ajay purchased some gift articles online from www.flipkart.com. At the same time Sheetal purchased gift from ebay.com! |
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| Which website is related to C2C? |
| Which website is related to B2C? |
| Which first step does Ajay need to follow in online transaction? |
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This case is based on the types of e-commerce and the steps in an online transaction, an important part of Emerging Modes of Business in Maharashtra HSC OCM (the same e-commerce classifications are covered in NCERT/CBSE Business Studies).
1. Website related to C2C → www.ebay.com.
C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) e-commerce is where one consumer sells goods or services directly to another consumer, usually through an online marketplace that acts as a platform. eBay is a well-known site that lets individuals buy and sell among themselves, so it represents C2C.
2. Website related to B2C → www.flipkart.com.
B2C (Business-to-Consumer) e-commerce is where a business firm sells its products directly to the final consumers through its website. Flipkart is a business selling goods to individual buyers, so it is a B2C site.
3. First step in an online transaction → Registration. …
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