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What is inflation?
What is inflation?
- The decrease in prices of goods and services
- The elimination of prices of goods and services
- The rise in prices of goods and services (correct)
- The stability of prices of goods and services
How does high inflation impact businesses?
How does high inflation impact businesses?
- Reduces the prices of goods and services
- Decreases the cost of borrowing
- Leads to decreased customer spending (correct)
- Promotes significant investments
What factors influence fluctuations in exchange rates?
What factors influence fluctuations in exchange rates?
- Economic indicators (correct)
- Government policies
- Local weather conditions
- Consumer behavior
Which of the following is NOT a key factor that influences an economy?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor that influences an economy?
How does low inflation impact borrowing costs for businesses?
How does low inflation impact borrowing costs for businesses?
Why is it important for central banks to manage inflation?
Why is it important for central banks to manage inflation?
What do exchange rates represent?
What do exchange rates represent?
How does high inflation affect customer spending?
How does high inflation affect customer spending?
What is the impact of an appreciating Australian dollar on imports and exports?
What is the impact of an appreciating Australian dollar on imports and exports?
How do increasing interest rates affect consumer spending and business expenses?
How do increasing interest rates affect consumer spending and business expenses?
What is the main impact of increased government expenditure on taxes?
What is the main impact of increased government expenditure on taxes?
How does decreased government expenditure affect income and employment growth?
How does decreased government expenditure affect income and employment growth?
What are the stages of the economic cycle?
What are the stages of the economic cycle?
How do decreasing interest rates influence borrowing and investing decisions?
How do decreasing interest rates influence borrowing and investing decisions?
What factors can affect interest rates according to the text?
What factors can affect interest rates according to the text?
Why is government expenditure considered vital for economic growth according to the text?
Why is government expenditure considered vital for economic growth according to the text?
What marks the end of the expansion phase and the start of a slowdown in the economic cycle?
What marks the end of the expansion phase and the start of a slowdown in the economic cycle?
Which term refers to economic growth involving increased investment and employment?
Which term refers to economic growth involving increased investment and employment?
What is the lowest point, indicating the end of an economic contraction and the beginning of recovery?
What is the lowest point, indicating the end of an economic contraction and the beginning of recovery?
What term refers to the removal of government financial regulation with the aim of increasing efficiency?
What term refers to the removal of government financial regulation with the aim of increasing efficiency?
In what way does globalisation connect countries, economies, cultures, and individuals worldwide?
In what way does globalisation connect countries, economies, cultures, and individuals worldwide?
Which factor will influence where a business sources its supplies and defines its target markets?
Which factor will influence where a business sources its supplies and defines its target markets?
What signifies an economic decline characterized by falling GDP and rising unemployment?
What signifies an economic decline characterized by falling GDP and rising unemployment?
What does globalization enable through technology and trade agreements?
What does globalization enable through technology and trade agreements?
How does Australia's location in the Asia-Pacific region impact its business environment?
How does Australia's location in the Asia-Pacific region impact its business environment?
What demographic shifts impact business profitability?
What demographic shifts impact business profitability?
Which factor falls under social influence in the business environment?
Which factor falls under social influence in the business environment?
What does legal influence on the business environment refer to?
What does legal influence on the business environment refer to?
Which aspect is covered under the legal influence on the business environment?
Which aspect is covered under the legal influence on the business environment?
What is a consequence for businesses if they fail to comply with laws and regulations?
What is a consequence for businesses if they fail to comply with laws and regulations?
Which law is an example of legal influence mentioned in the text?
Which law is an example of legal influence mentioned in the text?
Which regulatory body is the primary environment regulator for NSW?
Which regulatory body is the primary environment regulator for NSW?
What is the main aim of trade unions as mentioned in the text?
What is the main aim of trade unions as mentioned in the text?
What has led to the decline in union membership in the past 20 years according to the text?
What has led to the decline in union membership in the past 20 years according to the text?
Which organization monitors market integrity and provides consumer protection in payment systems and financial services?
Which organization monitors market integrity and provides consumer protection in payment systems and financial services?
What has revolutionized the way businesses operate by enabling rapid transfer of information as per the text?
What has revolutionized the way businesses operate by enabling rapid transfer of information as per the text?
Which of the following is responsible for providing information and assistance to all consumers as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is responsible for providing information and assistance to all consumers as mentioned in the text?
What factor contributed to the substantial decline in union membership in the past 20 years as per the text?
What factor contributed to the substantial decline in union membership in the past 20 years as per the text?
What has the Australian Securities and Investments Commission been tasked with according to the text?
What has the Australian Securities and Investments Commission been tasked with according to the text?
In a monopolistic competition market structure, how do businesses differentiate themselves?
In a monopolistic competition market structure, how do businesses differentiate themselves?
What does a sustainable competitive advantage in business refer to?
What does a sustainable competitive advantage in business refer to?
How would an increase in labour costs impact local competitors compared to foreign competitors?
How would an increase in labour costs impact local competitors compared to foreign competitors?
What characterizes an oligopoly market structure?
What characterizes an oligopoly market structure?
Which factor influences a business's decision on where to source its supplies and define its target markets?
Which factor influences a business's decision on where to source its supplies and define its target markets?
What differentiates perfect competition from monopolistic competition?
What differentiates perfect competition from monopolistic competition?
How does the presence of barriers to entry impact the competitiveness in a market?
How does the presence of barriers to entry impact the competitiveness in a market?
How do foreign and local competitors differ in terms of their operational locations?
How do foreign and local competitors differ in terms of their operational locations?
In a monopoly situation where one firm controls all resources being sold, what is the likely impact on competition?
In a monopoly situation where one firm controls all resources being sold, what is the likely impact on competition?
What is a key characteristic of monopolies in terms of market concentration?
What is a key characteristic of monopolies in terms of market concentration?
What has been a significant reason for the substantial decline in union membership in the past 20 years?
What has been a significant reason for the substantial decline in union membership in the past 20 years?
Which regulatory body is responsible for monitoring market integrity and providing consumer protection in payment systems and financial services?
Which regulatory body is responsible for monitoring market integrity and providing consumer protection in payment systems and financial services?
What is the main aim of the NSW Environment Protection Authority?
What is the main aim of the NSW Environment Protection Authority?
What has revolutionized the way businesses operate by enabling rapid transfer of information?
What has revolutionized the way businesses operate by enabling rapid transfer of information?
Which organization acts as the primary environment regulator for NSW?
Which organization acts as the primary environment regulator for NSW?
Which entity aims to improve working conditions and pay rates?
Which entity aims to improve working conditions and pay rates?
What is the main role of NSW Fair Trading according to the text?
What is the main role of NSW Fair Trading according to the text?
Which entity focuses on environmental performance and waste management in NSW?
Which entity focuses on environmental performance and waste management in NSW?
How can changes in labor markets impact businesses?
How can changes in labor markets impact businesses?
What factor can significantly influence investment decisions and overall financial health of businesses?
What factor can significantly influence investment decisions and overall financial health of businesses?
What determines the type and extent of marketing strategies a business will employ?
What determines the type and extent of marketing strategies a business will employ?
Study Notes
Economic Influences on the Business Environment
- Inflation: a rise in prices of goods and services, leading to decreased purchasing power
- High inflation: increased prices, high borrowing costs, hindered investments, decreased customer spending
- Low inflation: decreased prices, low borrowing costs, promoted investments, increased customer spending
- Exchange Rates: value of one currency compared to another, impacting international trade, investment, and economic activities
- Depreciating: value of Australian dollar compared to other currencies is falling, cheap exports, expensive imports
- Appreciating: value of Australian dollar compared to other currencies is increasing, cheaper imports, expensive exports
- Interest Rates: cost of borrowing or return on investments, influencing borrowing and investing decisions
- Increasing: reduces customer spending, increases business expenses
- Decreasing: increases consumer spending, decreases business expenses
- Government Expenditure: increased government spending may result in higher taxes, potentially reducing consumer spending
- Covers spending on goods and services like infrastructure, healthcare, education, defence, and social welfare programs
- Boosts employment, stimulating consumer spending
- Economic Cycle: natural fluctuation of economic activity, including four stages: expansion, peak, contraction, and trough
- Businesses and policymakers use this pattern to make strategic decisions about employment, production, and overall economic health
Institutional Influences on the Business Environment
- Federal Obligations: payment of taxes for employees, provision of employee superannuation, and abiding by relevant legislation regulations
- State Obligations: provision of employee entitlements, payment of payroll taxes, and abiding by relevant state legislation
- Local Obligations: approving new development and alterations, fire regulations, and parking regulations
- Regulatory Bodies: NSW Environment Protection Authority, NSW Fair Trading, The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and trade unions
Social Influences on the Business Environment
- Demographic Shifts: urbanisation and an aging population impact business profitability
- Changes in Taste, Fashion, and Culture: impact businesses and influence areas such as employee productivity and efficiency
- Growing Awareness of Environmental Vulnerability: businesses must adapt to changing social values
- Diversity and Family-Friendly Workplaces: businesses must consider these factors in their operations
Technological Influences on the Business Environment
- Revolutionised the way businesses operate by enabling rapid transfer of information, enhancing efficiency and productivity
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This quiz covers the external influences of the business environment, focusing on economic factors such as production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services. Explore the key factors that influence economies, including resources, technology, government policies, and more.
