Internet Exercises

1. Internet Statistics

The textbook presented a picture of Internet users and uses that was current at the time of publication. Visit the site below and using the "Stats Toolbox," answer the following questions.

Cyberatlas

http://cyberatlas.internet.com/

1. What are the most current usage statistics available on the site? What do they indicate?

2. What is the most current information on "online populations"?

3. What are the "top properties" of the week?

4. Choose one other available statistic and explain its significance in the e-business world.

2. E-business Issues

Instructions

Visit the E-business Research Center site and answer the following questions.

E-business Research Center

http://www.cio.com/forums/ec/

1. What are some of the current legal issues surrounding e-business?

2. Click on "Strategy," then "E-commerce Tutorial." What are some of the issues that an organization should consider before undertaking an e-business venture?

3. Give an example of one management or leadership issue described on the site and explain its significance to e-business.