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CHAPTER-01
INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE
The internet is being developed rapidly since last two decades, and
with relevant digital economy that is driven by information technology
also being developed world wide. After a long term development of
internet, which rapidly increased web users and highly speed internet
connection, and some new technology also have been developed and used
for web developing, those lead to firms can promote and enhance images
of product and services through website. Therefore, detailed product
information and improved service attracts more to more rely on the
internet shopping. On the other hand, more companies have realized that
the consumer behavior transformation is unavoidable trend, and thus
change their marketing strategy. As the recent researches have indicated
that, the internet shopping particularly in business to consumer (B2C) has
risen and online shopping become more popular to many people.
E-commerce is buying and selling goods and services over the
internet.
E-commerce is part of e-business as specified. E-business is a structure
that includes not only those transactions that center on buying and selling
goods and services to generate revenue, but also those transactions that
support revenue generation. These activities include generating demand
for goods and services, offering sales support and customer services, or
facilitating communications between business partners.
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than
one
intranet)
have
been
effectively
used
for
CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER E-COMMERCE
Using C2C e-commerce, consumers sell directly to other consumer
using the internet and, technologies. Individuals sell a wide variety of
services/products on the web or through auction sites such as quikrr.com,
olx.com through classified ads or by advertising.
1.4 What is E-commerce?
By E-commerce, we mean the use of the global internet for
purchase and sale of goods, services, including service and support after
sale.
E-business is the conduct of business on the Internet, not only
buying and selling but also servicing customers and collaborating with
business partners.
1.5Different definitions of E-commerce.
1. Trees and Stewart define, E-commerce as the use of the global
internet for purchase and sale of goods and services, including
service and support after the sale. The internet may be an efficient
mechanism for advertising and distributing product information,
but our focus is on enabling complete business transaction.
2. Zwass defines e-commerce as the sharing of business
information, maintaining business relationships, and the
conducting
business
transaction
by
means
of
telecommunications networks
Business benefits:
-Reduced costs to buyers from increased competition online. -Reduced costs to suppliers by on-line auction.
-Reduced errors,time and overhead costs information
processing. -Reduced inventories, and warehouse.
-Increased access to real-time inventory information speed-up
ordering and purchasing processing time.
-Easier enter into new markets in an efficient way.
-Easily create new markets and get new customers.
-Automated business processing.
-Cost effective document transfer.
-Reduced time to complete business transactions, speed-up the
delivery time.
-Reduced business overhead and enhance business management.
CHAPTER-02
DESING OF THE STUDY
2.1 TITLE OF THE STUDY
The customer satisfaction towards Flipkart.com-A study in
Bangalore.
2.6METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
2.6.1 Sample procedure for the project work
The sampling method used is convenience sampling, a category
of non-profanity sampling since the respondents were chosen by me and
were not provided by the company. The area of sampling is in Bangalore
City.
2.6.2 Sample size for project work
It is impossible to collect the response from from the total
population due to limitation of time. The total sample size taken for
survey is 50 respondents.
Percentage analysis.
Bar diagrams and pie charts.
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2.8RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
(a) Questionnaire
(b) Personal interview
Secondary source:
Secondary data are those containing data which have been already
collected are compiled for another purpose. This source consists of
readily available information and already compiled statistical statement
whose data may be used by the researchers for their study.
The secondary data source includes annual reports, journals and
Manuals.
2.11 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
The data was collected only from 50 respondents. Their feeling and
views are portrayed in a statistical and graphical manner. This itself
can be a limitation.
The duration for the survey was very less.
Chapter-3
Company profile which includes the nature and type of business.
Chapter-4
Analysis and Interpretation of Data.
Chapter-5
Summary of Findings, suggestions and conclusion.
CHAPTER-3
COMPANY PROFILE
3.1 HISTORY
Flipkart was founded in 2007 by SachinBansal and BinnyBansal, both
alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. They had been
working for Amazon. Com previously. During its initial years, Flipkart
focused only on the books, and soon as it expanded, it started offering
other products like electronic goods, Air conditioners, Air coolers,
Stationary supplies and life style products and e-books. The first product
sold by them was the book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World,
bought by VVK.Chandra from Andhra Pradesh. Flipkart now employs
more than 4,500 people, and is ranked among the top 20 Indian websites.
Flipkart also allows other payment methods Credit or Debit card
transactions, net banking, e-gift voucher and Card Swipe on Delivery.
The company head quarter is located at Koramangala, Bangalore.
YEAR
Rs.40
2008-2009
Rs.200
2009-2010
Rs.750
2010-2011
3.5 COMPETITORS
The company has facing a severe competition in the online market.
CHAPTER-4
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
TABLE NO.1
Table 4.1 showing the age group of the respondents
Particulars
No. of respondents
Percentage
20-30
20
40%
30-40
14
28%
40-50
10
20%
50 and above
06
12%
Total
50
100%
GRA PH NO.1
Figure 4.1 chart showing the age group of the respondents.
INFERENCE:
Majority of the respondents are belonged to the age group of 20-30.
TABLE NO.02
Particulars
No. of respondents
Percentage
SSLC
06
12%
PUC
05
Graduate
15
Post graduate
09
Professionals
10
Others
05
10%
Total
50
100%
10%
30%
18%
20%
GRAPH NO.02
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of them is graduates.
TABLE NO.03
No. of respondents
Percentage
Business
12
24%
Government employee
4%
House wife
28
56%
Professional
12%
Others
4%
Total
50
100%
(Source:primary data)
ANALYSIS:
The above table it is clear that 24% of the respondents comes under
business,4% of respondents comes under govt.employee,56% of the
respondents comes under homemakers,12% of the respondents comes
under professional and 4% of them comes under others category.
GRAPH NO.04
Figure 4.04 chart showing the occupation of the respondents.
INFERENCE:
From the above graph it can be inferred that majority of them are
house wives 56%.
TABLE NO.05
No. of respondents
Percentage
Below 5000
6%
5000-10000
16%
10000-15000
30
60%
18%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.05
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of respondents monthly
income is 10000-15000.
TABLE NO.06
Particulars
No. of respondents
Percentage
Not at all
18
36%
22
44%
I am confident enough
14%
I am fully confident
6%
Total
50
100%
being careful
(Source: primary
data) ANALYSIS:
The above table shows that 36% of the respondents are disagree that
the online trade can be trusted, 44% the respondents are interested in
online trading and kind of, but they are careful in while purchasing
GRAPH NO.O6
INFERENCE:
Thus it is inferred that majority of the customers are having faith in
trading online, without any confusion.
TABLE NO: 07
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
30
60%
No
20
40%
Total
50
100%
ANALYSIS:
The above table shows that 60% of the respondents are having
purchasing interest in an online purchase. And 40% of them are not.
GRAPH NO.07
Figure 4.07 chart showing the interest of the respondents in an
online purchasing.
INFERENCE:
The majority of the respondents are showing interest in an online
purchasing.
TABLE N0.08
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
18%
week
Once every two week 16
32%
Once a month
14
28%
Once a year
11
22%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO. 08
Figure 4.08 chart showing purchasing frequency.
INFERENCE:
It can be inferred that majority of the respondents purchase once
every two weeks.
TABLE NO.09
Table no.4.09 showing websites used by respondents to purchase
goods/services.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Amazon
18%
Flipkart
32
64%
Mythra
16%
Naaptol
2%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.09
Figure 4.09 chart showing websites used by respondents to
purchase online.
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of the respondents are
chosenflipkart the most, because of the quality of the service is
considered to be good.
TABLE NO.10
Table no.4.10 showing reasons for internet shopping.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Save time
28
56%
Save money
4%
More relaxing
12
24%
12%
More efficient
4%
Total
50
100%
shopping
Much easier
shopping
GRAPH NO.10
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of the respondents tell the reason
for internet shopping is to save the time, to save money, energy and so on
and so forth.
TABLE NO.11
Table no. 4.11 showing the price comparison between websites, prior to
purchase.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Yes
43
86%
No
14%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.11
Figure 4.11 chart showing price comparison between websites prior to
purchase.
INFERENCE:
From the above we can conclude that 86% of the customers are
comparing price between websites before purchase.
TABLE NO.12
Table 4.12 showing the respondents focus while trading.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Quality
31
62%
Service
4%
Brand name
16%
Low price
18%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.12
Figure 4.12 chart showing interest of the respondents while purchasing.
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that interest shown by the respondents
is at the quality of the product.
TABLE NO.13
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Electronic goods
19
38%
Toys
Wardrobes
13
26%
Accessories
4%
Travel booking
18%
Total
50
100%
14%
ANALYSIS:
The above table shows that 38% of the respondents are purchasing
electronic goods,14% of them purchasing toys, 26% of them still
purchasing wardrobes,4% of them agrees to purchase accessories they are
using this method, 18% of them agrees that they for travel booking.
GRAPH NO.13
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of them agree to that to
purchase electronic goods they using online trading.
TABLE NO.14
Table no.4.14 showing respondents affordances to flipkart brand.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Yes
38
76%
No
12
24%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.14
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of the respondents is
accessing towards flipkart brand. Rest of them that is 38% of the
respondents is not able to access.
TABLE NO.15
Table no.4.15customers opinion about flipkart online services.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
High
29
58%
Medium
18
36%
Low
6%
Total
50
100%
GRAPH NO.15
Figure 4.15 chart showing customers opinion about flipkart
online services.
INFERENCE :
Hence it can be inferred that majority of respondents are
accessing to flipkart brand.
TABLE NO.16
Table no.4.16 showing respondents opinion about the statement flipkart
provides a good status.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Agree
16%
Strongly agree
20
40%
Disagree
18%
Strongly disagree
13
26%
Total
50
100%
ANALYSIS:
The table shows that 40% of the respondents are strongly agree that
by accessing to flipkart, it provides a good status.
GRAPH NO.16
Figure 4.16 chart showing respondents opinion about the statement
flipkart provides a good status.
INFERENCE:
From the above graph it can be inferred that majority of the
respondents are agrees to the above statement .
TABLE NO.17
Table no.4.17 showing changes in the customer satisfaction section.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Yes
32
64%
No
18
32%
Total
50
100%
ANALYSIS:
The above table shows that 64% of the respondents expecting
the changes in customer satisfaction section, 32% of the respondents are
not expecting any changes in customer satisfaction section.
GRAPH NO.17
INFERENCE:
It can be inferred that majority of the respondents expecting a
change in the customer satisfaction section.
TABLE NO.18
Table showing the benefits from flipkart.
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Yes
42
84%
No
16%
Total
50
100%
ANALYSIS:
The above table shows that one of he benefit from flipkart that is 24/7
accessing helps them a lot. And 84% of them are agrees to that.
Remaining 16% are not.
GRAPH NO.18
Figure 4.18 chart showing benefits from flipkart.
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of the respondents are
strongly agrees that it is the best service provided by them.
TABLE NO.19
particulars
No of respondents
percentage
Excellent
11
22%
Good
32
Very good
14%
Total
50
100%
64%
GRAPH NO.19
INFERENCE:
Hence it can be inferred that majority of the respondents agrees
that the satisfaction that they getting from flipkart is good,
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUTIONS
AND SUGGESTIONS
A.SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
General findings
1. Majority of the respondents belongs to age group of 20-30
2. Majority of the respondents qualification is graduate.
3. Majority of the respondents occupation is business.
4. Majority of the respondents monthly income is between 10000-15000.
Special findings
1. Majority of the respondents using flipkart services.
2. Most of the respondents purchase goods once in every two weeks.
3. Most of the respondents showing interest in online purchase.
4. Majority of the respondentschoosenflipkart because of the
quality of the service is considered as good.
5. Most of the respondents feeling highly satisfying using flipkart.
6. Majority of the respondents willing to the change customer
satisfaction section in flipkart.
7. Majority of the respondents are attention on flipkart.
8. Most of the respondents using e-commerce to buy electronic
goods the most.
9. Majority of the respondents are comparing the prices
between the websites Prior to purchase.
10.Most of the respondents are using e-commerce because it saves
the time and money.
B.CONCLUSIONS:
At present customer satisfaction section adopted by flipkart is
one of the best approaches. It creates good feeling among customer. In
Karnataka we have different people. They have different ideas, opinions
regarding to trading. This E-COMMERCE is reaching even to the rural
people in an effective way.
Some people like good offers, services or after sales services, with low
price the company keep in mind and obey to customers needs. Then only
the company survives.
C. TECHNICAL SUGGESTIONS
1.In flipkart brand new schemes and offers has to be introduced by
following customer convenience.
2. During online purchase the customers information has to maintain
in secrecy to retain the customer.
3. The customers have to be protected from cyber hackers.
4. The have to keep in mind after sales service process.
5. FLIPKART should be released with new attractive advertisements
in Television.
COMMERCIAL SUGGESTIONS:
1. The company has to focus a demand for a particular product and
meanwhile the stock should be in warehouse.
2. FLIPKART should advertise their new launches in Television,
media to create awareness and attract some more consumers.
3. And also company should give more important to youngsters or
these strata people has focused, to increase its revenue.
3. The waiting period for the delivery of the services should be reduced.
4. More authorized service station should be opened in city limits.