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Business Studies · Ch 5 — Emerging Modes of Business

Limitations of e-Business

5.4

Limitations of e-Business

e-business is not all rosy. Doing business in the electronic mode also suffers from certain limitations, and it is wise to be aware of them. The main limitations are:

  • Low personal touch
  • Incongruence between order taking/giving and order fulfilment speed
  • Need for technology capability and competence of the parties
  • Increased risk due to anonymity and non-traceability of parties
  • People resistance …