Jack Ma and Alibaba.com

            
 
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Themes

Entrepreneurship, Online Commerce in China

Case Length : 14 Pages
Period : 1999-2006
Pub Date : 2006
Teaching Note : Not Available
Organization : Alibaba.com, Taobao.com
Industry : E-Commerce
Countries : China

Abstract:

The case highlights the entrepreneurship skills of Jack Ma (Ma) and explains how he transformed Alibaba.com Corporation to one of the largest e-commerce companies in China.

The case discusses in detail why Ma started Alibaba.com's website and the efforts made by him to grow the company's businesses.

It examines how Ma successfully competed with foreign e-commerce companies like eBay by establishing Taobao.com. Finally, the case presents some challenges faced by Alibaba.com and analysts comments on the future of the company.

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Issues:

»  Study the entrepreneurship and leadership qualities of internet age entrepreneurs like Jack Ma.

»  Understand how e-commerce companies operate in emerging markets.

»  Analyze the business model of Alibaba.com.

»  Examine the challenges faced in establishing and growing an online business in China.

Contents:

  Page No.
Introduction  1
Background Note  2
Early Days of Alibaba.com  2
Rival eBay Enters China  6
The Growth Phase  7
The Road Ahead  9
Exhibits 11

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