$1.$ Explain Alibaba$$s business model. $(24$ Marks$)$

$2.$ What is Alibaba's category of e$-$commerce, and how has it evolved over the years? $(6$ Marks$)$

$3.$ Why and how was it possible for Alibaba to have a successful IPO, but are now already showing signs of decline? $(5$ Marks$)$

$4.$ How will Alibaba overcome its current challenges? $(5$ Marks$)$

$5.$ What will be the future of Alibaba? $(5$ Marks$)$