S/M/415. Service Marketing Management: EBay and Amazon

The paper reports on the practices of the EBay and Amazon highlighting the benefits of their retailing and service facilities, comparing the structure of their consumer demand, describing the so-called 'servuction model', the features of services delivery ('servicescape'), consumer expectations, etc. Gap analysis is conducted of the discrepancies between consumer expectation and management perception of service quality in EBay and Amazon. Recommendations are suggested about the companies' opportunities.

C/B/947. Report on eBay

The paper reports on the global operations of eBay relating the company's history and background, and conducting PEST and SWOT analysis to asses the current competitive position of eBay. Recommendations are suggested to secure and strengthen the company's competitive position in the future.

C/B/728. Business Policy Analysis: European Brewing Industry; Formula One; E-Bay; Ryanair

The assignment is based on the analysis of four case studies in terms of the business policy analysis (Case Studies in this book Johnson, G. Scholes, K. and Whittington, R. (2005) Exploring Corporate Strategy, (seventh edition) Prentice Hall.)

C/B/640. Analysis of eBay

Every business operates in an environment which influences its functions and activities to a great extent. This report will attempt to identify the key issues in the external and competitive environment affecting eBay with an aim to discuss its opportunities and threats.

C/B/530. SWOT Analysis of Ebay

This paper presents overview of Ebay and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Ebay.

S/B/159. E-Bay Strategy: describe briefly the firm's international strategy; then using Pestle or Porter's 5 Forces propose, with your rationale, the key external influences the firmÌs senior management must consider in its strategic decision making.

This essay first describes eBay's international strategy (localization) before assessing the external influences on eBay's strategic decisions using the PESTLE framework to analyse Economic, Socio-cultural and Legal factors primarily. The need to consider aspects raised through the PESTLE model with consideration of the type and industry of the company is reflected upon, with eBay in India being used as a case study example.

E/EI/25. SECURITY AND USE OF THE INTERNET FOR E-COMMERCE

The paper addresses the problem of security in online services providing background information on E-commerce, discussing on-line payment systems, and identifying success factors behind the performance of eBay. Consumer Protection Regulations are reviewed.

C/B/433. Strategic alliance: IBM and E-bay

This paper will take a look at strategic alliance between the online retailer and auctioneer e-bay and the computer giant IBM, with an intention to analyse the different aspects of the process. The paper provides a detailed background of the alliance process and the key players prior to diving into a detailed analysis of the whole process.

P/M/729. Success of eBay and its leadership

The paper examines the external and internal factors behind the success of eBay relating the company’s history and conducting their PESTEL analysis. The personality of Meg Whitman, the leader of eBay, her leadership style and the role in eBay development are discussed. The attitudes towards the organisational roles of women in East Asia and the Middle East are reflected on.

P/EI/84. E-business models: theory and reality

The paper examines theoretical approaches to the types of e-business models reviewing the theories of Timmers, Mahedevan, Kaplan, etc. and arguing the status of some e-businesses, e.g. whether or not eBay can fall under a generalised E-auction model.

P/EI/81. Buying and selling on eBay: evaluation of C2C site

The paper examines the Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) model of e-commerce evaluating C2C activities on the eBay site. Previous research on C2C business is reviewed; a case study of buying and selling an item via eBay is described. Conclusions are made about online auctions and electronic markets’ efficiency.

P/EI/71. E-auction business model

The paper examines an E-auction business model reviewing theories related to e-business models, e-marketing strategies, online shops, value chain integrators and providers, E-Bay, etc.

P/B/603. Expansion through mergers & acquisitions: EBay and PayPal case study

The paper reviews the history of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in the UK, the reasons behind firms’ expansion, and the motivations for merging activity. A report on the Internet business of EBay and PayPal is provided examining the reasons for their merger.

E/C/12. Benefits of using Zeus Web Server by E-Bay

The paper reports on the online auctions E-Bay briefly reviewing their history and global business strategy. The benefits of using the Zeus Web Server package by E-Bay are analysed comparing it with other web server market alternatives. A list of emerging technologies that may interest E-Bay is provided.

P/M/431. PESTLE and Porters Five Force analyses of eBay

This paper presents company overview followed by detailed PESTLE and Porters Five Force analyses of eBay Inc.

P/EI/29. Strategic Analysis of PayPal

This report provides strategic analysis of PayPal an internet payment middle man. Report consists of the following sections: overview of PayPal; analysis of external environment of Paypal; Competitive Environment of PayPal; analysis of strategy and business model of PayPal; Business Model Components and Linkages and Appraisal of the Business Model of Paypal. Report is also reviewing the 2002 acquisition of PayPal by eBay.

P/EI/21. Analysis of E-Bay

This report presents Porter's 5 forces analysis of eBay and online auction industry, SWOT analysis of eBay, competitive advantage of eBay, company resources, Competitive capabilities and Distinctive competencies of eBay.