A Study of Influential Factors in the Adoption and Diffusion of B2C E-Commerce

Abstract

This paper looks at the present standing of e-commerce in Saudi Arabia as well as the challenges and strengths of Business to Customers (B2C) electronic commerce. Many studies have been conducted around the world in order to gain a better understanding of the demands needs and effectiveness of online commerce. A study was undertaken to review the literature identifying the factors influencing the adoption and diffusion of B2C e-commerce. It found four distinct categories: businesses customers environmental and governmental support which must all be considered when creating an e-commerce infrastructure. A concept matrix was used to provide a comparison of important factors in different parts of the world. The study found that e-commerce in Saudi Arabia was lacking in Governmental support as well as relevant involvement by both customers and retailers.

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Rayed AlGhamdi , Ann Nguyen , Vicki Jones

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  • EP ID EP146071
  • DOI 10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040113
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Rayed AlGhamdi, Ann Nguyen, Vicki Jones (2013). A Study of Influential Factors in the Adoption and Diffusion of B2C E-Commerce. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science & Applications, 4(1), 89-94. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-146071