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What does the business environment refer to in marketing terms?
What does the business environment refer to in marketing terms?
- Larger societal forces affecting the survival of the organisation
- The internal elements of the organisation used to create, communicate and deliver market offerings
- Local forces that affect the ability to serve customers
- The factors and forces affecting a firm's ability to build and maintain successful customer relationships (correct)
What is included in the external macro environment?
What is included in the external macro environment?
- Internal elements of the organisation used to create, communicate and deliver market offerings
- Demographic, political, cultural, natural, technological, and economic forces (correct)
- Local forces that affect its ability to serve its customers
- Physical and social factors within the boundaries of the organization
What is the purpose of analyzing the macro marketing environment?
What is the purpose of analyzing the macro marketing environment?
- To consider physical and social factors within the organization
- To focus on the internal elements of the organization
- To better understand the environment, adapt to the social environment, and achieve the purpose of enterprise marketing (correct)
- To serve customers by addressing local forces
What does the internal environment consist of?
What does the internal environment consist of?
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What are the three levels of the environment as mentioned in the text?
What are the three levels of the environment as mentioned in the text?
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Business Environment in Marketing
- Refers to the combination of internal and external factors that influence a company's marketing decisions and strategies.
- Shapes how a business interacts with customers, competitors, and the market as a whole.
External Macro Environment
- Comprises factors outside the control of the business that can affect its performance.
- Includes elements such as political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal influences (often referred to as PESTEL).
Purpose of Analyzing the Macro Marketing Environment
- Identifies opportunities and threats that can impact an organization’s strategy and profitability.
- Helps businesses adapt to changes in external conditions and stay competitive in the market.
Internal Environment
- Consists of factors within the organization that affect its operations and marketing strategies.
- Includes aspects such as company culture, resources, capabilities, management, and internal processes.
Three Levels of the Environment
- Micro Environment: Immediate environment affecting the organization, including customers, suppliers, and competitors.
- Meso Environment: Intermediary entities like distributors and other partners that influence the business.
- Macro Environment: Broader societal forces and trends that can impact the entire industry and market dynamics.
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