Critical Thinking Questions
Case 2-1
You are taking an economics class, as part of which you are studying the various types of e-commerce.
-As part of your research, you have learned that vending machines in Japan allow shoppers to hold their cell phones in front of the machine in order to make a purchase using the smartphone. Which of the following types of commerce does this exemplify?
A) C2C
B) B2B
C) m-commerce
D) C2B

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This exemplifies m-commerce, which stands for mobile commerce, as shoppers are using their smartphones to make purchases. C2C (consumer-to-consumer) involves transactions between individual consumers, while B2B (business-to-business) involves transactions between businesses. C2B (consumer-to-business) involves individuals offering services or products to businesses.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1