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?

<p>Companies with common interests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To influence the formation of policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Association of Hospital Owners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the external factors that influence organizational structure?

<p>Economic, political, and legal factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the economic factor influence organizational structure?

<p>By providing information about market size and competitor strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Internal employee morale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To align with changing market conditions and legal requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do political and legal factors impact organizational structure?

<p>By affecting decision-making processes and compliance requirements (A)</p> 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?

<p>Labor and management issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Partido ng Mangagawa (PM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Public pressure groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Climate change and environmental issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Consumer and Oil Price Watch (A)</p> 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?

<p>Paying bribes, securing connections in government, and abusing the system of authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Leads to informal initiatives and creative legal diversions for survival (B)</p> 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?

<p>High complexity and frequent changes in the taxation system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prohibitive time frames and terms of credit for payments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High liquidity risk and bad loans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High risk of liquidity or bad loans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Collaboration between industry and government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To avoid being understaffed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Risk of being understaffed (D)</p> 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?

<p>Lack of employment opportunities in their field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To increase domestic employment opportunities (B)</p> 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?

<p>By aligning courses with industry needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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