COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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Which two of the following statements are a potentially a negative impact of e-commerce?
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Shoppers can compare prices online and get a better price
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Smaller, local shops my lose income due to the competition
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Potential for loss of jobs in the local high street due to less footfall
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Local stores close due to higher rents in towns
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The effects of the pandemic have overwhelmed health systems globally; caused businesses and factories to shut down; kept 1.6 billion students out of school; disrupted global value chains and the supply of products; and is expected to push 71 million back into extreme poverty.
Detailed explanation-2: -Online purchases take money out of the local economy. For example, if a customer purchases a gift from Amazon instead of from a local business, that money goes to the national retailer instead of the purchaser’s community. This loss of income can restrict the local economy.
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