Business Environment Overview

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Match the following components of the general environment with their descriptions:

Economic = Interest rates, inflation, and unemployment Technological = Advancements in production and distribution technology Political and legal = Government regulation and political stability Socio-cultural = Customs, values, and lifestyles of a population

Match the following types of environmental uncertainty with their characteristics:

Degree of change = Frequency of components changing Complexity = Number of components and knowledge about them General environment = Broad factors impacting all organizations Competitive environment = Specific industry-related factors

Match the following major forces in the general environment with their areas of concern:

Demographic = Population characteristics like age and gender Environmental = Sustainable production methods and pollution International = Engagement with foreign business activities Legal = Company taxation and trade agreements

Match the following factors with their respective international PESTEL categories:

Growth rates = Economic Natural resources = Environmental Telecommunications = Technological Government attitudes = Political Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the competitive environment with their definitions:

Customers = Individuals or groups purchasing goods or services Suppliers = Providers of materials to the organization Competitors = Other businesses offering similar products Market trends = Shifts in consumer preferences and demands Signup and view all the answers

Match the following socio-cultural factors with their examples:

Beliefs = Religious practices influencing business ethics Traditions = Cultural holidays affecting market operations Customs = Acceptable behaviors in a business setting Lifestyles = Consumer habits affecting product demand Signup and view all the answers

Match the following forms of environmental change with their implications:

Technological change = Innovations affecting production costs Economic change = Impact on consumer spending power Regulatory change = New laws impacting business operations Demographic change = Shift in targeted consumer segments Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal factors with their implications for businesses:

Employment protection = Regulations on hiring and layoffs Tariff policies = Taxes on imported goods affecting pricing Intellectual property policy = Protection of innovations and trademarks Company taxation = Tax obligations impacting profitability Signup and view all the answers

Match the competitive forces with their definitions:

Rivalry among competitors = The level of competition between existing firms in the industry Threat of new entrants = The potential for new competitors to challenge established firms Bargaining power of suppliers = The influence suppliers have on the price and terms of supply Bargaining power of buyers = The ability of consumers to affect pricing and quality of goods Signup and view all the answers

Match the organizational culture characteristics with their descriptions:

Visible artefacts = Tangible elements that can be observed in the organization Values and beliefs = Underlying principles interpreted from members' language Adaptability = Encouragement of innovation and flexibility among employees Integrity = Exhibition of honesty and ethical principles in work Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of stakeholders with their roles:

Stockholders = Owners of the company looking to maximize ROI Managers = Responsible for setting goals and resource allocation Customers = Individuals or groups who purchase goods and services Suppliers = Provide necessary inputs for production processes Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements influencing organizational culture with their explanations:

Founders' vision = Original source that influences the organization's culture Stories = Methods to transmit culture through narratives Material symbols = Visible representations of organizational culture Socialization processes = Practices that reinforce and maintain cultural values Signup and view all the answers

Match the levels of organizational culture with their examples:

Visible artefacts = Office layout and organizational ceremonies Invisible values and beliefs = Core principles guiding member behavior Underlying assumptions = Deeply held beliefs about the organization Team orientation = Collaboration encouraged within work activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the dimensions of organizational culture with their focuses:

Attention to detail = Focus on precision and analysis Outcome orientation = Emphasis on results over processes People orientation = Consideration of effects on individuals Team orientation = Collaboration over individual performance Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of external stakeholders with their interests:

Customers = Interested in product quality and availability Suppliers = Expect fair payment for their goods Governments = Regulate business practices and compliance Unions = Advocate for workers' rights and benefits Signup and view all the answers

Match each stakeholder type to their expectations:

Employees = Expect rewards based on performance Distributors = Desire quality products at agreed prices Creditors = Seek timely repayment and financial health Local communities = Require infrastructure for operations Signup and view all the answers

Match the definitions of barriers to entry with their examples:

Capital investment = High startup costs required to enter the industry Economies of scale = Cost advantages for larger firms Customer loyalty = Existing firms' established relationships with buyers Special licenses = Regulatory requirements that restrict entry Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of rivalry with their influences:

Number of competitors = More firms can increase rivalry intensity Growth in demand = Stagnant demand raises competitive pressure Degree of differentiation = Standardized products heighten rivalry Barriers to exit = High exit obstacles can exacerbate competition Signup and view all the answers

Match each organizational culture level with its significance:

Visible artefacts = Provides insights into cultural practices Values and beliefs = Shape employee behaviors and decisions Underlying assumptions = Drive subconscious organizational norms Strong culture = Enhances employee identification with the organization Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of power in bargaining with their descriptions:

Supplier power = Determines pricing influence and terms Buyer power = Affects market prices and quality expectations Competitive rivalry = Assesses industry attractiveness Threat of substitutes = Influence from alternative products Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of culture establishment with their effects:

Founder's vision = Sets initial cultural tone Employee stories = Reinforce cultural identity Leadership actions = Shape and maintain the culture Cultural practices = Support the embedding of cultural traits Signup and view all the answers

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