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It’s a wiki wiki world!

Understand the risks and benefits of using a wiki as a leadership tool and why effective communication and trust are essential for its success.

About e-Business Models

e-Business is all about business. Business is all about business models. This article discusses online business models. Lest we get confused, the discussion on business models spans more than just a discussion on pure plays i.e. the web-based business models discussed in this article. As a matter of fact, the

Remember Napster?

Learn how Napster disrupted the music industry and gave rise to the phenomenon of “Person to Person” connections, leading to new business models in all industries.

Private is as private does

Private is as private does!

This article explores how a company’s privacy policy directly impacts customer trust, compliance, and brand reputation. It outlines key legal frameworks, best practices for safeguarding data, and actionable steps to embed privacy into business processes. Use this to understand why protecting customer information is not just compliance—but a reflection of core business values.

Part 1 Why e-Business Still Does not Fit

Why e-Business Still Doesn’t Fit: The Organizational Alignment Problem

This article explains why e-Business continues to challenge traditional organizations. It explores the historical misplacement of e-Business functions in IT and marketing, the myths that distort strategic thinking, and the urgent need for structural realignment to avoid becoming obsolete.

Part I — Introduction to e-Business Models

Thinking About e-Business Models

Learn how to create value through your e-business strategy by understanding the importance of an e-business model, not just a website. Discover the different types of e-business models in this insightful article.

Part 2 Why e-Business Demands a New Model

Rethinking Business for the Digital Era: Why e-Business Demands a New Model

This article explores the structural shift e-Business requires—from faster, personalized customer experiences to tightly integrated back-end systems. It highlights how customer expectations, short product life cycles, and real-time service pressure organizations to adopt entirely new models rather than repurpose old ones.

Part II — Information-Based Model

Part II — Information-Based e-Business Models

Discover the Information e-Business model: disseminating public information on products, locations & contact details. Learn its value, competition & decisions organizations need to make.

Part 3 What Drives e-Business Organization Strategy

Designing for Digital: What Drives e-Business Organization Strategy

This article introduces universal organization design principles and applies them to e-Business. It explains how business models—not best practices—should guide structure, and explores the role of segmentation, customer centricity, and cross-functional integration in building an agile digital organization.

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