B2B and B2C Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues

The Internet has become a fixture in the global marketplace. In order to remain competitive, business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses must have an Internet presence, and in many cases, must be able to conduct e-commerce via the Web. For B2B businesses, the demand comes not only from customers, but from trade and supply chain partners. The Web has precipitated a whole new age in terms of what it means to share …

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