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Computer in Business Final Exam

This document contains the answers to two questions on an exam for a course on computers in business. For the first question, the answer defines e-commerce as online transactions conducted over the internet, which can be business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C). It provides the example of Samsung supplying parts to Apple for the iPhone as a B2B transaction in the electronics industry. The second question describes the digital systems used in the author's office for processing passport and visa applications. The systems allow online, paperless applications and payments with tracking of applicant data and communication of status. This has streamlined the process and reduced the need for in-person visits to

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Computer in Business Final Exam

This document contains the answers to two questions on an exam for a course on computers in business. For the first question, the answer defines e-commerce as online transactions conducted over the internet, which can be business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C). It provides the example of Samsung supplying parts to Apple for the iPhone as a B2B transaction in the electronics industry. The second question describes the digital systems used in the author's office for processing passport and visa applications. The systems allow online, paperless applications and payments with tracking of applicant data and communication of status. This has streamlined the process and reduced the need for in-person visits to

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PSBA- Final Exam.

for Course B-5 (1st Sym 2022-23)


Imtiaz A. Kazi, DBA Prgramme
Computer in Business: Theory & Application
Q. No.1: What is an e-Commerce Platform? Describe Business to Business type
of Commerce with example?
Answer: An e-commerce (electronic commerce) platform is the management system
supported by commerce engine websites use to manage catalogued products, register
purchases and manage a users’ relationship with an online retailer. In simple terms, it is
online commerce or any transaction done over the internetE-commerce can be
Business to Business (B2B) or Business to Consumer (B2C); it can be in a small
business category or a large business category. Also it involves not only tangible goods
(clothing or physical goods) but also the remote services (cyber security to hotel
reservations).

Example of e-Commerce Platform in Business to Business Type Category


This type of e-commerce refers to companies that provide goods or services for other
businesses. B2B covers a range of businesses including wholesalers, raw material
manufacturers and service providers as long as they relate to business promotion. For
example, manufacturing materials, clothing, car parts and semi-conductors are B2B
examples. These materials are a part of the transactions between two businesses*.

Samsung, for example, is one of Apple’s largest suppliers in the production of the
iPhone. Apple also holds B2B relationship with firms like Intel, Panasonic and semi-
conductor producer Micron Technology. B2B transactions are also the backbone of
automobile industry**.

In B2B, a business that manufactures products, services or software sells it to another


business that can use them as raw materials. Retailers sel.ling to wholesalers are one
of the B2B type example.

References:
*www.wallstreetmojo.com
** www.investopedia.com
Q. No2: What is the objective and significance of the digital system used in your
office?
Answer: In my office at Pakistan embassy in Manila, we use Machine Readable
Passport (MRP) system for renewal of Pakistani nationals’ Passports and Machine
Readable Visa (MRV) for Filipino nationals applying to visit Pakistan. The systems use
specialized software and servers which have been devised by Pakistan’s Interior
Ministry and are operated by Pakistani embassies across the globe through Password
and Username IDs issued to specific operators in each Mission.
These digital systems have been in use for almost 5 years now and have revolutionized
the whole process of Passports and Visas in many ways. Salient benefits of these
systems are as follows:
i. There is no need for Passport or Visa applicant to come in Person, they can
apply for visas or passports from the comfort of their homes at any hour round
the clock.
ii. There is no filling of lengthy forms, fotographs and signatures. It is all
paperless, online process
iii. They can pay the fees by using digital wallets, credit/debit cards etc by paying
exact amounts
iv. They can get e-visa even at the last minute while checking in at the airport if
there has been any delay due to some reasons.
v. It is round the clock operation with minimal manpower use and less resources
needed
vi. It keeps digital track of previous data/passports/travels and other details
online
vii. Visas are issued within a fixed period and certainty
viii. Any deficiencies are communicated through chat-type communications round
the clock
ix. Visas are e-type (paper print like e-ticket) hence passports don’t get
frequently filled/exhausted
x. Nobody needs to come to embassies even for once, nobody needs to even
contact on phone as online process is all-inclusive, complete and satisfactory.

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