QUESTION 1: To whom does blockchain appeal? Why? Do some exploring online. Where is bitcoin accepted? Have any of these firms commented on results (positive or negative) of accepting bitcoin? Share your findings with your class and discuss likely resulting market

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QUESTION 2: Which firms does Amazon compete with?

QUESTION 3: How do Amazon warehouse staff know where to find items? How does technology help make the process most efficient?

QUESTION 4: How have robots changed the way Amazon warehouses operate? What are the benefits these robots bring to Amazon? Which firm supplies Amazon's shelving robots and why might this be important for Amazon?

Question 5: What is dynamic pricing, and why might this be risky?

QUESTION 6: Although Amazon is investing in robotics, human beings still do most of the product picking. How does Amazon ensure customer privacy is protected despite heavy human involvement? Do you think it needs to go to such great lengths? Why or why not?

QUESTION 7: How do amazon's prices compare with rivals' prices? What gives Amazon such advantages? What other pricing advantages does Amazon have that a conventional retailer might not be able to take advantage of?

QUESTION 8: What is Twitch? Why did Amazon buy it? Why is it a compelling service for the firm?

QUESTION 9: What is AWS and what services are provided? Investigate online and report back on the costs associated with key services such as EC2 and S3.