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

Flashcards

Business Environment

Factors outside an organization that affect its performance. Think of it as the big picture influencing the company.

Environmental Uncertainty

The degree of change and complexity in an organization's surrounding environment. It has two aspects: how much things change and how many different factors exist.

General Environment

The broader set of factors that impact all businesses in a region or globally. Think of it as the overall landscape that influences everyone.

Competitive Environment

The specific environment made up of a business's customers, suppliers, and competitors. It's the immediate circle of interaction for the company.