This chapter includes contents: Regulating the internet on an international level, accounting for legal and cultural differences, international internet regulations, creating an e-business with international capabilities, choosing an international market, obtaining a local internet address, internationalization and localization, partnering and hiring, payment systems, distribution, legal and taxation systems, promotions. | Chapter 12, Globalization Outline Introduction Regulating the Internet on an International Level Accounting for Legal and Cultural Differences International Internet Regulations Creating an e-Business with International Capabilities Choosing an International Market Obtaining a Local Internet Address Internationalization and Localization Partnering and Hiring Payment Systems Distribution Legal and Taxation Systems Promotions Canada Mexico, Central and South America Europe Chapter 12, Globalization Outline Africa Middle East Asia Australia Future of Global e-Business Introduction Faster international communication speeds Unprecedented ability to conduct business globally Larger customer bases International laws Cultural differences Regulating the Internet on a National Level Poses challenges to a world composed of different cultures, attitudes, languages, codes of conduct and government authorities Users can be exposed to products, services or information that are considered offensive or that are illegal in their countries of residence Application of national laws to cyberspace Accounting for Legal and Cultural Differences Government regulation Affects the growth of the Internet Has the potential to cause major problems as the volume of international e-business transactions increases International organizations must decide when national governments can apply or create laws that will affect parties and transactions that fall partially or completely outside their jurisdiction International Internet Regulations Businesses and legal experts are calling for the creation of worldwide e-commerce laws and standards Address cybercrimes such as copyright infringement, cybersquatting, cyber terrorism, fraud, hacking and computer viruses World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) A United Nations’ organization | Chapter 12, Globalization Outline Introduction Regulating the Internet on an International Level Accounting for Legal and Cultural Differences International Internet Regulations Creating an e-Business with International Capabilities Choosing an International Market Obtaining a Local Internet Address Internationalization and Localization Partnering and Hiring Payment Systems Distribution Legal and Taxation Systems Promotions Canada Mexico, Central and South America Europe Chapter 12, Globalization Outline Africa Middle East Asia Australia Future of Global e-Business Introduction Faster international communication speeds Unprecedented ability to conduct business globally Larger customer bases International laws Cultural differences Regulating the Internet on a National Level Poses challenges to a world composed of different cultures, .
