Research paper: Prospective – 3 elements
A suspenseful motivating question that will serve as the title of the paper
A short explanation of what makes the topic interesting and suspenseful
Citations for 3 references that relate to the topic
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It will lead to an answer
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Title: A suspenseful, motivating question
A sentence or short paragraph summarizing an answer to the question (not an abstract)
References
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My professor’s comment on my old reaserch question: Yes, see if this makes sense. As I understand it, you are wanting to make a head-to-head comparison between the Chinese and US e-commerce systems, concluding which is better; which should be adopted by both countries. My concern is this. It is possible that both systems have been formed by their institutional context, i.e., the culture, laws, and regulation of the country in which it developed. Before concluding that the US should adopt the Chinese system or that China should adopt the US system – of specific features should be adopted – I suggest that you think hard about why the home system, e.g., the U.S. system had not itself evolved to adopt what seems to be an advantage of the Chinese system. Another way of thinking about it is to ask the question, why are they different?
The new research Question after his comment: Why did the U.S e-Commerce system develop differently than the Chinese e-Commerce system? (from cultural, legal，government regulation/policy difference to write this paper)
What i want in this paper is : to write the reasons behind why U.S. ecommerce system develop differently than China’s ecommerce system from different culture, law and regulation/policy these two country have)
Tentative thesis: While China and the U.S have the two largest E-commerce systems in the world, they differ in that Chinese e-commerce focuses on Consumer to Consumer (C2C) transactions rather than Business to Consumer (B2C) transactions, and E-commerce in China is a much more common part of daily life. These separate development paths have been driven by vastly different cultural, legal, and regulatory factors between the two nations.
Brainstorming:
Differences between E-commerce systems
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China is C2C while U.S is B2C
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China e-commerce is the “main course” while in in the U.S it is “dessert” (Jack Ma)
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Differences between cultures, laws, regulations
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China has much more prevalent social payment platforms
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China regulators cracks down on companies that get very large
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Chinese government has deeper surveillance of its citizens: chinese tend to be ok with this, because they feel they cannot rebel
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Education cultivate different philosophy of the way people see the world.: China focus on collectivism and obeying authority, U.S focus on individualism
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Chinese feel stronger desire to fit in with peers, while Americans feel stronger desire to stand out. This connects to the fact that everyone in China uses WeChat, while U.S has many different payment systems.
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possible structure
Intro
Hook:
Background:
Tentative thesis: While China and the U.S have the two largest E-commerce systems in the world, they differ in that Chinese e-commerce focuses on Consumer to Consumer (C2C) transactions rather than Business to Consumer (B2C) transactions, and E-commerce in China is a much more common part of daily life. These separate development paths have been driven by vastly different cultural, legal, and regulatory factors between the two nations.
Section 1: Culture
P1: Describe the differences in culture (Collectivism in China vs. Individualism in the U.S)
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Education cultivates different philosophy of the way people see the world.: China focus on collectivism and obeying authority, U.S focus on individualism
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Start with Chinese philosophy (describe collectivist ideals in 3-4 sentences)
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Most chinese have “pack mentality”, so wechat which make the c2c possible.
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P2: examples in ecommerce
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Why china has the main social platform for everyone to use(c2c)
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Why china can use mobile payment platform
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Section 2: Legal
Copy right law: not many new product
Ppl lack legal awareness
Section 3: Regulatory
ChatGPT
Title: Why did the U.S e-Commerce system develop differently than the Chinese e-Commerce system?
Summary: The e-Commerce systems in China and the U.S differ significantly, with Chinese e-commerce focusing on C2C transactions while American e-commerce is primarily B2C. The reasons behind these differences are rooted in vastly different cultural, legal, and regulatory factors between the two nations.
References:
Shi, Y. (2018). Social commerce in China. Journal of Business Research, 88, 486-491. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.12.037
This article provides insight into the role of social commerce in China, which is a key factor in the country’s e-commerce system. The author highlights the importance of social payment platforms and C2C transactions in the Chinese market.
Gereffi, G., & Fernandez-Stark, K. (2011). Global value chain analysis: A primer. Duke University, Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness. Retrieved from https://www.cggc.duke.edu/pdfs/2011-06-Global-Value-Chain-Analysis-A-Primer.pdf
This report provides a framework for understanding the role of institutional context, including legal and regulatory factors, in shaping global value chains. The authors argue that these factors are critical in determining the competitiveness of different countries in global markets.
Chen, Y., Li, S., & Wang, W. (2019). Understanding cross-cultural differences in consumer behavior in China and the United States. Journal of Business Research, 96, 365-374. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.09.022
This article explores the differences in consumer behavior between China and the U.S, with a focus on the impact of cultural factors. The authors highlight the role of collectivism in Chinese culture and its influence on social payment platforms and C2C transactions in the country’s e-commerce system.
Introduction:
Hook: E-commerce has become an integral part of daily life for millions of people around the world, with China and the U.S boasting the two largest e-commerce systems. However, despite their shared importance, these two systems differ significantly in their focus and scope.
Background: China’s e-commerce system has a strong emphasis on C2C transactions and social payment platforms, while the U.S system is primarily focused on B2C transactions. These differences raise important questions about the role of cultural, legal, and regulatory factors in shaping these systems.
Tentative thesis: The distinct paths taken by the Chinese and American e-commerce systems have been driven by a range of factors, including differences in culture, legal systems, and government regulation.
Section 1: Culture
P1: Describe the differences in culture (Collectivism in China vs. Individualism in the U.S)
• Introduce the concept of collectivism in Chinese culture and its impact on consumer behavior
• Explain the role of social payment platforms and C2C transactions in Chinese e-commerce
• Discuss the influence of individualism in American culture and its impact on B2C transactions
P2: Examples of cultural differences in e-commerce
• Explain the importance of WeChat in the Chinese market
• Describe how social payment platforms have become an integral part of daily life in China
• Discuss the role of individualism in driving innovation in the U.S e-commerce system
Section 2: Legal
• Explain the role of copyright law in shaping e-commerce in the U.S.
• Discuss the impact of a lack of legal awareness among consumers in China
• Compare and contrast the legal frameworks in the two countries
Section 3:
