Comparison of Positive and Negative Aspects of Online and Offline Products and Services

Instructions

Instructions:

Referencing: In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication, title of book, edition, publisher: place of publication).

Disclosure: Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name:
I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people.

Assessment: Individual Report

The Internet has many important applications, of which, e-commerce and m-commerce have become a few of the mostly used services online.

You are required to write a report on the following topic:
• Compare and contrast between the positive and negative aspects of services and products being sold online and offline.

• It has become very common for an individual to use, and businesses to provide, several online services, which need to have a separate credentials. It could be difficult and challenging sometimes to manage several online accounts with usernames and passwords. However, there are certain tools available to keep the passwords and manage them efficiently. Discuss any two tools and recommend one of them with justification.

• Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many Governments around the world, have planned and developed Track and Trace Apps for different mobile platforms. Select any two of them, discuss how they function, then compare and contrast their features, applications, suitability etc. Do you think, they have added any value to the society? Justify your answer.

This assessment addresses LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4:
LO1: Understand the key terms and considerations associated with using the internet
LO2: Take responsibility for personal security and privacy when using the internet
LO3: Develop online research skills
LO4: Develop digital communication skills

Further points:
• It is expected that you use current peer-reviewed journals and articles to ensure that you have an in-depth understanding of your topic particularly for the Literature Review.
• There must be sufficient linkage between theory and practice.
• Harvard style of references should be used.

Formatting and Layout
Please note the following when completing your written project:
1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
3. Length: 2000 to 3000 words [with +/- of 10%]
4. Document format: Report
5. Ensure a clear title, course, and ID number is on a cover/title slide

Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information on the Internet Only. At least EIGHT references must be provided.