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Which of the following best describes the business environment?
Which of the following best describes the business environment?
- The aggregate of all conditions, events, and influences that surround and affect a business. (correct)
- The internal functions and departments within a company.
- The technological infrastructure and innovation capabilities of a firm.
- The financial performance and stock valuation of a company.
Specific forces in the business environment, like social or technological conditions, primarily affect businesses indirectly.
Specific forces in the business environment, like social or technological conditions, primarily affect businesses indirectly.
False (B)
Give an example of how interrelatedness manifests within the business environment.
Give an example of how interrelatedness manifests within the business environment.
Technological advancements leading to job displacement
The constantly changing nature of the business environment is referred to as its ______ nature.
The constantly changing nature of the business environment is referred to as its ______ nature.
Match the following business environment features with their descriptions:
Match the following business environment features with their descriptions:
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies environmental constraints on a business?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies environmental constraints on a business?
Opportunities in the business environment always guarantee business success if pursued.
Opportunities in the business environment always guarantee business success if pursued.
Which factor most directly reflects the dynamic nature of the business environment?
Which factor most directly reflects the dynamic nature of the business environment?
Which of the following exemplifies 'tapping useful resources' as it relates to the business environment?
Which of the following exemplifies 'tapping useful resources' as it relates to the business environment?
Ignoring environmental scanning can lead to a business missing early warning signals about potential threats.
Ignoring environmental scanning can lead to a business missing early warning signals about potential threats.
In the context of a business environment, what does 'relativity' refer to?
In the context of a business environment, what does 'relativity' refer to?
Adjusting the operations of an organization according to the environment requires __________ __________.
Adjusting the operations of an organization according to the environment requires __________ __________.
Match the environmental aspect with its impact on business:
Match the environmental aspect with its impact on business:
How does environmental scanning assist in planning and policy formulation?
How does environmental scanning assist in planning and policy formulation?
Which element of the economic environment most directly impacts consumer purchasing power?
Which element of the economic environment most directly impacts consumer purchasing power?
A static business environment is more challenging for businesses than a dynamic one.
A static business environment is more challenging for businesses than a dynamic one.
How does import liberalization typically impact domestic producers?
How does import liberalization typically impact domestic producers?
A business can disregard the socio-cultural environment when formulating its business strategy, focusing solely on economic factors.
A business can disregard the socio-cultural environment when formulating its business strategy, focusing solely on economic factors.
Name one way in which technological advancements can negatively affect existing businesses.
Name one way in which technological advancements can negatively affect existing businesses.
Political instability can _______ the growth and profitability of a business.
Political instability can _______ the growth and profitability of a business.
Match the following acts with their primary focus:
Match the following acts with their primary focus:
Which aspect of the political environment would be the most significant concern for a multinational corporation considering entering a new market?
Which aspect of the political environment would be the most significant concern for a multinational corporation considering entering a new market?
The legal environment has no influence on a business if that business operates ethically.
The legal environment has no influence on a business if that business operates ethically.
How do population trends impact business?
How do population trends impact business?
Which of the following best describes the primary shift in India's economic policy post-1991?
Which of the following best describes the primary shift in India's economic policy post-1991?
Prior to 1991, India's economic policy prioritized the private sector with minimal government intervention.
Prior to 1991, India's economic policy prioritized the private sector with minimal government intervention.
What is the main objective of liberalization in the context of India's economic reforms?
What is the main objective of liberalization in the context of India's economic reforms?
The process of selling off a portion of government-owned shares in Public Sector Undertakings to private entities is known as _______.
The process of selling off a portion of government-owned shares in Public Sector Undertakings to private entities is known as _______.
Match the following aspects of India's post-1991 economic policy with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of India's post-1991 economic policy with their descriptions:
Which action is most aligned with the concept of privatization?
Which action is most aligned with the concept of privatization?
What was the role of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) established as part of India's economic reforms?
What was the role of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) established as part of India's economic reforms?
The MRTP Act encouraged large business houses to invest, expand and modernize.
The MRTP Act encouraged large business houses to invest, expand and modernize.
Which statement best describes the relationship between liberalization, privatization, and globalization?
Which statement best describes the relationship between liberalization, privatization, and globalization?
Amartya Sen argued that globalization is primarily a policy choice that nations can opt in or out of based on their economic goals.
Amartya Sen argued that globalization is primarily a policy choice that nations can opt in or out of based on their economic goals.
Identify two primary goals the Indian government aimed to achieve through the demonetization policy of November 2016.
Identify two primary goals the Indian government aimed to achieve through the demonetization policy of November 2016.
The demonetization of 2016 in India led to 86% of Indian currency in circulation becoming ______.
The demonetization of 2016 in India led to 86% of Indian currency in circulation becoming ______.
Which of the following was NOT a direct aim of the demonetization policy in India?
Which of the following was NOT a direct aim of the demonetization policy in India?
Match the following impacts with their corresponding description following the demonetization in India:
Match the following impacts with their corresponding description following the demonetization in India:
Following demonetization, what was the primary reason for the decline in private wealth?
Following demonetization, what was the primary reason for the decline in private wealth?
Demonetization had a significant positive impact on public sector wealth immediately after its implementation.
Demonetization had a significant positive impact on public sector wealth immediately after its implementation.
Flashcards
Economic Policies Impact
Economic Policies Impact
Government policies that can either help or hurt different businesses.
Social Environment
Social Environment
How population trends, needs, and culture affect a business.
Technological Environment
Technological Environment
New ways of making goods/services, like computers or faster printing.
Political Environment
Political Environment
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Legal Environment
Legal Environment
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Trade Mark Act
Trade Mark Act
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Essential Commodities Act
Essential Commodities Act
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Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act
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Business Environment Relativity
Business Environment Relativity
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Environment Scanning
Environment Scanning
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First Mover Advantage
First Mover Advantage
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Identifying Threats
Identifying Threats
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Tapping Useful Resources
Tapping Useful Resources
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Coping with Rapid Changes
Coping with Rapid Changes
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Planning and Policy Formulation
Planning and Policy Formulation
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Improving Performance
Improving Performance
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Business Environment
Business Environment
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Environmental Components
Environmental Components
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Totality of External Forces
Totality of External Forces
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Specific vs. General Forces
Specific vs. General Forces
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Interrelatedness
Interrelatedness
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Dynamic Nature
Dynamic Nature
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Uncertainty
Uncertainty
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Complexity
Complexity
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Globalization
Globalization
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Liberalization
Liberalization
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Privatization
Privatization
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Demonetization
Demonetization
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Aim of Demonetization
Aim of Demonetization
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Demonetization benefit
Demonetization benefit
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Impact of Demonetization
Impact of Demonetization
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Cashless economy
Cashless economy
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1991 Economic Reforms
1991 Economic Reforms
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Reduced Licensing
Reduced Licensing
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De-reservation
De-reservation
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Disinvestment
Disinvestment
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FDI Liberalization
FDI Liberalization
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Disinvestment of PSUs
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Study Notes
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Environment refers to the surrounding conditions in which a person or organization operates.
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Business environment: political, social, economic, technological, and cultural forces outside a business, as well as institutions like suppliers, customers, competitors, financiers, and the government.
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Surrounds and affects an organization and can either provide opportunities for growth or pose constraints.
Features of Business Environment
- Totality of external forces: Sum of all individuals, institutions, and factors external to a business firm that are beyond its control.
- Specific factors that directly impact day-to-day operations (e.g., investors, customers)
- General factors that influence indirectly (e.g., social, political, legal conditions)
- Interrelatedness: Various elements of the business environment are closely related and interdependent.
- Dynamic nature: Constantly changing due to technological improvements, new competitors, and government policies.
- Business environment is uncertain, making it difficult to predict future outcomes, especially in IT and fashion
- Complexity: The business environment is a complex phenomenon, therefore impacts are hard to predict
- Business environment is relative and varies from country to country and region to region.
Importance of Business Environment
- Adapting to the environment is vital for businesses due to competitions.
- Environment scanning: Monitoring the environment to identify constraints and opportunities.
- Identifying opportunities early provides a first-mover advantage to exploit those opportunities.
- Identifying threats and early warning signals through environmental awareness.
- Tapping of resources: Provides resources like materials, machinery, water, finance, electricity, and labor.
- Business environment is highly dynamic, change must be met with flexibility
- It's possible to cope with the changes through proper environmental scanning.
- Scanning gives vital info to help policy formulation and decision making
- Continuous monitoring and policy adoption improves performance.
Dimensions / Factors of Business Environment
- Economic environment: Economic condition, economic system, economic policy, rates of inflation, interest and taxes
- Government economic policies may affect business favorably or adversely
- Import restrictions can help domestic industries, while liberalization can create difficulties
- Social environment is Population trends, needs and cultural factors.
- A business must work to fulfill the needs of society.
Technological
- Approaches to production and services are always evolving
- Instruments and procedures are also changing rapidly
- Political environment factors: political parties, ideology, government type, stability, and policy, all impact growth and profitability.
- Legal environment: Laws passed by central and state governments and regulate business.
Economic Environment in India
- India shifted from a socialist-leaning economic policy to implementing economic reforms and the policy was based on the primacy of the public sector
- A new industrial policy was announced in 1991.
Features of Industrial Policy
- The number of industries requiring compulsory licensing was reduced to 6.
- Many industries formerly reserved for the public sector were de-reserved.
- Disinvestment was carried out in many public sector companies.
- Foreign capital policy was liberalized, allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in many segments.
Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG)
- Major programs of the new policy.
- Liberalization: Liberating the economy from regulations and restrictions.
- Privatization: Reducing the role of the public sector and encouraging the private sector.
- Disinvestment of a part of government-held shares in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and de-reservation of areas formerly reserved for the public sector.
- Globalization: Free movement of goods, capital, and labor across the globe
Demonetization
- The Govt. of India announced on Nov 8, 2016, the two largest denomination notes Rs.500 and Rs.1000 were demonetized.
- 86% of Indian currency in circulation was invalid and had to be deposited.
Aims and Features of Demonetization
- Tax administration tool: People with undeclared wealth had to declare and pay taxes at a penalty rate.
- To stop tax evasion: to control tax evasion.
- To channelize savings: to encourage savings into formal financial systems.
- Cash-less economy: Creating a digital economy.
Impact of Demonetization
- Decline in cash transactions
- Increase in bank deposits
- Increase in tax collection because increased disclosure
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Test your knowledge of the business environment with this quiz! Questions cover the dynamic nature of business, environmental constraints, interrelatedness, and the importance of environmental scanning. See how well you understand the factors that affect business success.
