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What refers to the internal factors that affect a business?
What refers to the internal factors that affect a business?
What is the purpose of PESTLE Analysis?
What is the purpose of PESTLE Analysis?
What is one of the benefits of understanding business environments?
What is one of the benefits of understanding business environments?
Which of the following is an example of a technological environment factor?
Which of the following is an example of a technological environment factor?
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What is the primary goal of understanding business environments?
What is the primary goal of understanding business environments?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of business environment?
Which of the following is NOT a type of business environment?
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Study Notes
Types of Business Environments
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Internal Environment: Refers to the internal factors that affect a business, such as:
- Company culture
- Organizational structure
- Management style
- Employee skills and knowledge
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External Environment: Refers to the external factors that affect a business, such as:
- Economic environment (e.g. recession, inflation)
- Political environment (e.g. government regulations, trade policies)
- Social environment (e.g. demographics, consumer behavior)
- Technological environment (e.g. advancements, innovations)
- Natural environment (e.g. climate change, natural resources)
Factors Affecting Business Environments
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PESTLE Analysis: A framework used to analyze the external environment, considering:
- Political factors (e.g. government policies, laws)
- Economic factors (e.g. economic growth, inflation)
- Social factors (e.g. demographics, consumer behavior)
- Technological factors (e.g. advancements, innovations)
- Legal factors (e.g. laws, regulations)
- Environmental factors (e.g. climate change, natural resources)
Importance of Understanding Business Environments
- Helps businesses to:
- Identify opportunities and threats
- Make informed strategic decisions
- Respond to changes in the environment
- Stay competitive in the market
- Achieve long-term sustainability
Business Environments
- Business environments consist of internal and external factors that affect a business.
Internal Environment
- Refers to internal factors that affect a business, including:
- Company culture
- Organizational structure
- Management style
- Employee skills and knowledge
External Environment
- Refers to external factors that affect a business, including:
- Economic environment (e.g. recession, inflation)
- Political environment (e.g. government regulations, trade policies)
- Social environment (e.g. demographics, consumer behavior)
- Technological environment (e.g. advancements, innovations)
- Natural environment (e.g. climate change, natural resources)
PESTLE Analysis
- A framework used to analyze the external environment, considering:
- Political factors (e.g. government policies, laws)
- Economic factors (e.g. economic growth, inflation)
- Social factors (e.g. demographics, consumer behavior)
- Technological factors (e.g. advancements, innovations)
- Legal factors (e.g. laws, regulations)
- Environmental factors (e.g. climate change, natural resources)
Importance of Understanding Business Environments
- Helps businesses to:
- Identify opportunities and threats
- Make informed strategic decisions
- Respond to changes in the environment
- Stay competitive in the market
- Achieve long-term sustainability
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This quiz covers the internal and external factors that affect a business, including company culture, economic conditions, and social demographics.
