MG4031 Management Principles - Chapter 3
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What is environmental scanning primarily used for?

  • To identify external opportunities and threats (correct)
  • To set organizational goals
  • To evaluate internal performance
  • To predict future company revenues
  • Globalization has no effect on organizations' competitive strategies.

    False (B)

    List the BRIC nations.

    Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

    The _____ factors in a global environment include political/legal, economic, technological, and socio-ethical contexts.

    <p>macro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of environmental scanning with their descriptions:

    <p>Trends = Indicators of changes in the marketplace Competition = Analysis of rival strategies Technology = Innovations that could impact efficiency Customers = Changes in customer preferences and demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes globalization?

    <p>Increasing interactions between organizations globally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Environmental factors are controllable by organizations.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of regional trading alliances in global business?

    <p>To enhance trade relations and competition among member countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two general approaches organizations can take when expanding into global markets?

    <p>Proactive and Reactive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The political-legal context includes international trade policies and deregulation.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of legal system commonly in use.

    <p>Common law, Civil law, or Theocratic law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the four large emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa?

    <p>BRIC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalization has primarily positive effects without any risks or threats.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a _______ legal system, law relies on case precedents established by an independent judiciary.

    <p>common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal systems with their descriptions:

    <p>Common law = Based on case precedents Civil law = Relies on a legal code Theocratic law = Based on a religious code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the main trading blocs mentioned in the text.

    <p>European Union or North American Free Trade Agreement or Mercosur or ASEAN or CARICOM or African Continent Free Trade Agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Culture can be defined as a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that when taken together constitute a particular design for _____ .

    <p>living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic factors can affect business decisions in international markets?

    <p>Inflation and government regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts to their definitions:

    <p>Globalization = Driven by free market capitalism and interconnectedness BRIC = Group of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, and China Regional Trading Alliance = Agreements between countries to foster trade Culture = Enduring belief systems shared among a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic policies do not impact inflation, wages, and interest rates.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the global environment is influenced by government activities?

    <p>Political-Legal Context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's population do the BRIC countries collectively account for?

    <p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emerging de-globalization is a rising trend in the current political discourse.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the changes in the global economic order since the mid-1980s?

    <p>Significant changes for the world economy and international relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of e-business?

    <p>A platform for online trading of goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A differentiation strategy focuses on offering low-cost solutions to customers.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that technology affects organizations?

    <p>It creates new products and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An organization must manage the _____ environment to ensure its success.

    <p>external</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the competitive strategies with their definitions:

    <p>Cost Leadership Strategy = Firms offer lower prices to attract customers Differentiation Strategy = Firms enhance product or service quality Focus Strategy = Firms target specific niche markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the macro global environmental influences?

    <p>Social media trends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The social-ethical context does not influence employee behavior.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one major change in society that has affected business practices.

    <p>Increased environmental awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Global Business Environment

    All factors outside an organization that affect it.

    Globalisation

    Deepening connections between people, groups, and organizations worldwide.

    Environmental Scanning

    Identifying external opportunities & threats.

    External Scanning Components

    Trends, competition, technology, customers, labor supply.

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    Trends (Scanning)

    Marketplace shifts impacting organizations.

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    Competition (Scanning)

    Analyzing what competitors do.

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    Technology (Scanning)

    Future technology's potential impact on organizations.

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    Customers (Scanning)

    Understanding customer base changes.

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    Global Business Expansion

    Expanding a business into international markets.

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    Proactive Expansion

    Intentionally seeking new markets.

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    Reactive Expansion

    Responding to market changes, often driven by competitors.

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    Political-Legal Context

    Government policies and laws affecting businesses.

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    Common Law System

    Justice system based on prior court rulings (case precedents).

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    Civil Law System

    Justice system using written codes and laws applied universally.

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    Theocratic Law System

    Justice system guided by religious principles.

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    Economic Context

    Economic conditions in a country/region, affecting business opportunities.

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    E-business definition

    The exchange of goods, services, or property electronically.

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    Cost Leadership Strategy

    A business strategy focusing on creating low-cost products making them price competitive.

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    Differentiation Strategy

    A business strategy that gives their products more value by creating superior characteristics/quality.

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    Focus Strategy

    A business strategy targeting a specific section of the market to gain advantage.

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    Global Macro Environment

    Broad influences affecting businesses, encompassing political, economic, technological and social-ethical factors.

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    Competitive Environment

    The external forces that shape how businesses compete.

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    Open System

    A system interacting with the environments around it.

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    Contingent Influences

    Factors that can impact organizations.

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    Regional Trading Alliances

    Groups of countries that work together to reduce trade barriers and promote economic cooperation within a specific geographic region.

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    BRICS Economies

    A group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. (BRICs).

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    Cultural Differences

    Variations in values, beliefs, and norms among different societies that can impact business practices and interactions.

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    Free Market Capitalism

    An economic system in which the means of production are privately owned and operated , driven by supply and demand.

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    Global Marketplace

    The worldwide arena for buying and selling goods and services.

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    Emerging Economies

    Countries experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization.

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    Trading Blocs

    Groups of countries that have agreements to reduce or eliminate trade barriers among them.

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    Study Notes

    MG4031 Management Principles - The Global Business Environment

    • The course covers the global business environment, specifically focusing on the reading material from Chapter 3 of "Modern Management" (pages 81-123).
    • Learning objectives include understanding terms like global external business environment and globalization, their impact on organizations, and global trade. Also, understanding the roles of regional trading alliances in competition. Appreciating shifting global economic power, particularly regarding BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, & South Africa), as well as factors in the macro environment (political/legal, economic, technological, and socio-ethical contexts). Furthermore, modelling the immediate competitive environment (competitors, suppliers, customers, new entrants, substitute products).
    • The global business environment is defined as all factors affecting an organisation that lie outside its immediate control. It is not an excuse for poor performance; environmental scanning, to anticipate and manage these external influences, is vital for survival.
    • Environmental scanning is a systematic way of monitoring and interpreting data to identify potential opportunities and threats. It's a critical process for organisations impacting future decisions.
    • Key components of external scanning include trends (market and industry), competition (competitive advantages, weaknesses), technology (impact on efficiency), customers (changing customer base), and labour supply (access to talent).
    • Globalization is the increasing and deepening interactions and connections between individuals, groups, and organizations across the world. It's a shift towards a single global marketplace driven by the spread of free market capitalism. Globalisation has led to significant changes in the global economic order.
    • Globalisation presents both substantial opportunities and challenges. The world economy has changed dramatically since the end of the Cold War, with significant pressures on natural resources, climate, and traditional industries and livelihoods. Increased political polarisation, rising populism, nationalism, conflict and debates about emerging de-globalisation are also significant trends.
    • Regional trading alliances are significant global influences, including the enlarged European Union, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mercosur, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Other trading groups, such as CARICOM and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) exist across the world.
    • BRIC/BRICS economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, & South Africa) are emerging large economies with significant demographic and economic potential. They are collectively impactful, comprising significant populations (over 40% of the world's population), considerable land area across three continents, and account for a substantial part of global GDP (over 25%).
    • Culture, a system of shared values and norms, is vital in the global business environment, greatly shaping how things are done and viewed across the world.
    • Understanding cultural differences is essential for successful international expansion. Methods of classifying cultural differences are important.
    • The decisions to enter the global business environment, when, and how are often impacted by a careful consideration of the different aspects of the macro and competitive environments. This includes deciding where to expand, when to expand, and the specific entry mode to be used.
    • The competitive environment includes forces such as the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of buyers, the bargaining power of suppliers, the threat of substitutes, and the intensity of rivalry among competing firms, these can be analyzed using Porter's Five Forces.
    • Companies often strive to achieve competitive advantage through cost leadership, differentiation, or a focus strategy.
    • Understanding legal systems (common law, civil law, theocratic law) and economic conditions is important for global business success. Technological advancements, and social and ethical considerations must also be accounted for.

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    This quiz explores the global business environment as outlined in Chapter 3 of 'Modern Management'. You will learn about globalization, the roles of regional trading alliances, and the implications of shifting economic power with a focus on BRIC nations. Additionally, key macro environment factors and competitive elements will be discussed.

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