Organizational Environment in Business

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What important role does the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) play in the Philippines?

Overseeing trade associations

Advocating for military reforms

Influencing foreign policy decisions

Selecting and nominating justices (correct)

What distinguishes the Association of General and Flag Officers Inc. (AGFO) in the Philippines?

It promotes education policies.

It serves as an important pressure group for military matters. (correct)

It advocates for healthcare reforms.

It focuses on environmental protection.

Why have business groups in the Philippines increased in recent times?

To reduce representation in the business sector

To react proactively to new policies and regulations (correct)

To avoid engaging with government initiatives

Due to a decline in progressive laws

Which type of entities are classified under trade associations?

Companies with common interests Signup and view all the answers

What has prompted companies in the Philippines to organize as business groups?

To influence the formation of policies Signup and view all the answers

Which association stood firm on implementing the cheaper medicines laws in the Philippines?

Association of Hospital Owners Signup and view all the answers

What are the external factors that influence organizational structure?

Economic, political, and legal factors Signup and view all the answers

How does the economic factor influence organizational structure?

By providing information about market size and competitor strategies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an external factor affecting organizational structure?

Internal employee morale Signup and view all the answers

Why does the organization need to adapt its structure based on external factors?

To align with changing market conditions and legal requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which factor provides insights into the demand and supply for products/services?

Economic factors Signup and view all the answers

How do political and legal factors impact organizational structure?

By affecting decision-making processes and compliance requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that has greatly influenced corporate governance principles and government policies in the Philippine setting?

Labor and management issues Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned as working for the protection of the labor sector in the Philippines?

Partido ng Mangagawa (PM) Signup and view all the answers

What type of groups represent a cluster of the public on certain issues?

Public pressure groups Signup and view all the answers

Which group is highlighted for advocacy on environmental issues at an international level?

Greenpeace Signup and view all the answers

What is one area in which public pressure groups have been most visibly vocal according to the text?

Climate change and environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

Which group is mentioned as an example of advocating for consumer protection?

Consumer and Oil Price Watch Signup and view all the answers

What are the common patterns of conducting business by SMEs in some Asian countries and in the Philippines, according to the text?

Paying bribes, securing connections in government, and abusing the system of authority Signup and view all the answers

How does an excessive, abusive, and arbitrary system of taxation impact SMEs according to the text?

Leads to informal initiatives and creative legal diversions for survival Signup and view all the answers

Why do SMEs find it virtually impossible to conform to all the laws and tax regulations imposed by an excessive taxation system?

High complexity and frequent changes in the taxation system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the issues caused by an inadequate banking system according to the text?

Prohibitive time frames and terms of credit for payments Signup and view all the answers

Why might finding a guarantor to support SMEs be particularly difficult according to the text?

High liquidity risk and bad loans Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the underlying reasons for poor banking practices according to the text?

High risk of liquidity or bad loans Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered an antidote to ensure academic institutions offer courses in line with market demand?

Collaboration between industry and government Signup and view all the answers

Why do employers (demand side of labor) need to offer a competitive price according to the text?

To avoid being understaffed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence if employers offer a price below what the market dictates?

Risk of being understaffed Signup and view all the answers

Why do licensed teachers in the Philippines often end up as domestic helpers in other countries according to the text?

Lack of employment opportunities in their field Signup and view all the answers

What is one crucial reason provided in the text for the need to change the export labor policy?

To increase domestic employment opportunities Signup and view all the answers

How does regulation serve as an antidote in ensuring better alignment between education and market demand according to the text?

By aligning courses with industry needs Signup and view all the answers