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What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning?
What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning?
Which of the following is considered part of the internal environment of a business?
Which of the following is considered part of the internal environment of a business?
Which environment factors are typically uncontrollable by management yet impactful?
Which environment factors are typically uncontrollable by management yet impactful?
What does the term 'micro environment' refer to in the context of business analysis?
What does the term 'micro environment' refer to in the context of business analysis?
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What does the macro environment encompass?
What does the macro environment encompass?
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Which of the following best describes environmental analysis?
Which of the following best describes environmental analysis?
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Environmental factors can significantly affect which aspect of a business?
Environmental factors can significantly affect which aspect of a business?
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Which of the following is not included in the definition of business environment?
Which of the following is not included in the definition of business environment?
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What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning in an organization?
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Which of the following factors is NOT part of an organization's internal environment?
Which of the following factors is NOT part of an organization's internal environment?
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Which of the following elements is a part of the micro environment factors?
Which of the following elements is a part of the micro environment factors?
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How can a reputable reseller impact a business's success?
How can a reputable reseller impact a business's success?
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What factor is considered part of the external environment but beyond the control of the business?
What factor is considered part of the external environment but beyond the control of the business?
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In an organization's internal environment, which element directly influences decision-making?
In an organization's internal environment, which element directly influences decision-making?
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Why is understanding the customer important for a business?
Why is understanding the customer important for a business?
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Which aspect of the internal environment can be altered by management for better organizational effectiveness?
Which aspect of the internal environment can be altered by management for better organizational effectiveness?
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What is a potential effect of having multiple competitors in the market?
What is a potential effect of having multiple competitors in the market?
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Which of the following is considered a political factor in the macro environment?
Which of the following is considered a political factor in the macro environment?
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Economic factors can influence which of the following aspects of a business?
Economic factors can influence which of the following aspects of a business?
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What are social factors primarily concerned with?
What are social factors primarily concerned with?
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How do technological factors affect management and marketing?
How do technological factors affect management and marketing?
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Why have environmental factors gained importance in business?
Why have environmental factors gained importance in business?
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What do legal factors in the macro environment encompass?
What do legal factors in the macro environment encompass?
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Which of the following best describes micro environment factors?
Which of the following best describes micro environment factors?
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Study Notes
Applied Economics - Business Environment
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Expectations:
- Define environmental scanning
- Differentiate internal and external environments
- Discuss micro and macro environmental factors
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Pretest Questions:
- Question 1: Environmental analysis is a process for identifying internal and external factors affecting organizational performance.
- Question 2: The business environment encompasses all internal and external factors impacting company performance.
- Question 3: Internal environment factors are controllable by management.
- Question 4: External environment factors, though uncontrollable, significantly impact business strategy.
- Question 5: Environmental scanning is a strategic tool for identifying external and internal environments.
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Business Environment:
- Includes internal and external factors impacting a company's performance and operations.
- Factors include employees, customers, management, supply and demand, regulations, and competition.
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Internal Environment:
- Controllable by management
- Includes: value systems, mission/vision/goals, organizational structure, corporate culture, quality of employees, resources, and capabilities.
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External Environment:
- Uncontrollable by management
- Consists of micro and macro environments
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Micro environment: Factors directly influencing a company
- Suppliers
- Resellers
- Customers
- Competitors
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Macro environment: Broader factors influencing a company
- Political factors (government policy, stability)
- Economic factors (growth, interest rates, inflation)
- Social factors (population trends, values)
- Technological factors (new technologies, innovation)
- Environmental factors (sustainability, ethics)
- Legal factors (laws, regulations)
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Environmental Scanning:
- Process of monitoring external and internal environments
- Used to identify opportunities and threats
- Involves collecting and analyzing environmental information
- Useful in strategic planning and decision-making
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Test your knowledge on the business environment in applied economics. This quiz covers concepts such as environmental scanning, internal and external factors, and the micro and macro environment. Delve into the complexities that affect organizational performance and strategy.
