Real World Case Studies Term Paper

Total Length: 830 words ( 3 double-spaced pages)

Total Sources: 0

Page 1 of 3

Electronic Commerce

#1 The electronic service delivery (ESD) Scheme represents a combination of C2G and G2C activities. The G2C element is the delivery of informative content while the C2G element involves the online access to applications and services. The Interactive Government Services Directory (IGSD) is also C2G / G2C, simply providing access to information and services not included in the ESD as is the HKSAR Government Information Center, the official government Web site.

The electronic tendering system (ETS) is a G2B Web site that allows businesses to participate in reverse auctions conducted by the government supplies department. The HK post office certification service is a blend of G2B and G2C, provides digital certification information to both organizations and individuals.

#2 According to the Hong Kong government, the goal of the ESD Scheme and IGSD is to provide a central platform that allows the public to transact business with the Government round-the-clock through a diversity of access channels, in particular the Internet, easily and securely. Through ESD, the government aims to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of delivery of public services, and foster the development of electronic commerce in Hong Kong. To instill public's confidence on the use of electronic transactions, the Government has taken the lead to establish a public Certification Authority and the HK post office certification service.


The goal of ETS was to drive the adoption of e-business in the private sector and to increase the efficiency of government procurement processes. And, the objective of HKSAR Information Center was the intention of providing public access to information to promote.

understanding of policies and decisions accountability for decisions and actions awareness of public services participation in public service issues confidence in the administration of Hong Kong

#3 Hong Kong's electronic commerce initiatives will have profound impact on its administration and services to the public. For example with ESD and IGSD, it will be able to provide better service by eliminating the cost and time of mail and in person visits, reducing lost or misplaced applications, routing applications more efficiently, and visibility of application status. Further, the better service will be achieved at less cost, either allowing the government to operate a learner organizations or to reallocate staff to higher value-add activities.

# 4 Central Provident Board (CPF) Online is Singapore's equivalent of ESD/IGSD. Like, Hong Kong, it makes use of extensive automation of application filing and information provision. However, Singapore's site does not offer an equivalent to Hong Kong's ETS. And, Singapore….....

Show More ⇣


     Open the full completed essay and source list


OR

     Order a one-of-a-kind custom essay on this topic


sample essay writing service

Cite This Resource:

Latest APA Format (6th edition)

Copy Reference
"Real World Case Studies" (2005, January 27) Retrieved May 19, 2024, from
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/real-world-case-studies-61167

Latest MLA Format (8th edition)

Copy Reference
"Real World Case Studies" 27 January 2005. Web.19 May. 2024. <
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/real-world-case-studies-61167>

Latest Chicago Format (16th edition)

Copy Reference
"Real World Case Studies", 27 January 2005, Accessed.19 May. 2024,
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/real-world-case-studies-61167