Technology - Facebook's Dilemma- Case Study
This assignment focuses on the phenomenon of Facebook and its business model. You will need to examine how the privacy issues of the users interplay for and against its growth.
Use the material in the textbook, assigned articles and other sources to address the following questions:
1. Is the business model Facebook is using viable? Which type would you categorize it as being? Explain.
2. How do the privacy policies of Facebook interplay with its growth?
3. What anecdotal experiences can you share about Facebook that aligns with the issues brought up in this case study? If you haven't any, find friends who use Facebook and have them offer their thoughts on it.
4. Where does the social aspect of an e-commerce enterprise fit in the priority of an e-commerce business model. How well and effectively does Facebook's social aspect fit in their e-commerce business model?
5. What would you do to improve Facebook as an e-commerce enterprise?
Be sure to cite the references you used.