Ebay

[laurab]

I am writing an assignment on the problems of an organisation of my choice. I am keen to explore the negative effects of Ebay on local organisations and solutions to these problems. Can anybody direct me to/Is involved with such a company?

[laurab]

Failing investigating an organisation I am allowed to investigate an industry.

I recently saw a documentary on the effects of Ebay on antiques dealers.

[SmallBizSoftware]

Laura sounds like an interesting assignment. I work in IT so can't give you any direct information but .....

Consider more than just ebay, how has the current trend for television affected the antiques industry e.g. flog it, cash in the attic etc that has made us all aware of Clariss [?] Cliff

Do a PESTLE analysis on the sector to see what else might have affected it, both internally and external. Include a SWOT analysis on the business model. Include a bit on handy's frog (organisations avoiding creeping change) etc.

Crikey .. I feel an ebook on management models coming on .....

Graham

[laurab]

Thanks Graham.

[Asteeleleith]

I would take a look at the other threads in the forum, you will see plenty of negative copmments there :-)

Best wishes and best of luck with the assignment

Al

[Cornish Steve]

I am writing an assignment on the problems of an organisation of my choice. I am keen to explore the negative effects of Ebay on local organisations and solutions to these problems. Can anybody direct me to/Is involved with such a company?

Laura,

There are always at least two interpretations of any situation. Some might argue that eBay used new technology and new business models smartly when other organisations did not. What about the effect of discount airlines on traditional airlines, the effect of Amazon on local bookstores, or the effect of online trading on traditional financial brokers?

This is an interesting topic, so I'm sure you'll find plenty of material and opinions.

[clairemackaness]

Dear Laura,

Please see my post in the latest anti ebay thread! It seems you've come along at just the right time as we are all on the warpath!

Good luck

Claire

[SmallBizSoftware]

I love ebay! bought loads, sold loads and thinking about an ebay shop .... hope that doesn't mean that Claire will hate me! 51 positive feedback 100%

[clairemackaness]

I wont hate you small biz, good luck to you.

[SmallBizSoftware]

Thank you .. oh and by the way aquarium is my fav peice. Hope you sell loads, and wish i was less techy and more arty