unique features of the Ecommerce technology and environment influence

• Assessment Task: Critically evaluate how the unique features of the Ecommerce technology and environment influence consumer decision-making (cognitive and habitual).

Task specific guidance:

In this essay you must use the following sections:

1. Introduction (approximately 100 words)

• Provide an intuitive summary about why E-commerce technology and environment are important to consider when studying consumer decision-making. You should also briefly outline what you will cover in the main body of your essay.

2. Theoretical background (approximately 800 words)

• In the theoretical background you are expected to:
• Explore the unique features of the E-commerce technology and environment (Laudon & Traver, 2020; chapter 1, section 1.3);
• Define and compare the two types of consumer decision-making (cognitive and habitual); (Solomon, 2018; chapter 9; Laudon & Traver, 2020, chapter 6, section 6.1).

3. E-commerce and consumer decision-making (approximately 500 words)

• Based on the theoretical explorations, critically evaluate how the features of the E-commerce technology and environment influence the two types of consumer decision-making.

4. Conclusion (approximately 100 words)

• Summarise the main points covered in the body of your essay.

5. References (there is no word limit for this section)

• Required Reading:
• Solomon, M, R. (2018). Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being (Global Edition). Pearson Education Limited (chapter 9).
• Laudon, K. C., & Traver, C. G. (2021). E-commerce 2020-2021: Business, Technology, Society (Global Edition). Pearson Education Limited (chapter 1, Section 1.3; chapter 6, Section 6.1).