The reasons for changes could be also from external factors calls Reactive change. For example, it could be for political reasons (new legislation…), economical reasons (exchange rates and trade issues…), social reasons (appropriate advertising…) and technological factors (installation of new technologies…) these examples are known as the PEST acronym and are often used to think about the factors influencing change in a business environment. Section 2 – Understand the purpose of supporting change in a business environment 1. Identify the main reasons for reviewing working methods, products and / or services in a business environment. To comply with changes, a business environment never stays the same and therefore it is likely that they will be continual review of the working methods, products and service.
BUSN 427 Global Issues in Business Complete Course Material http://www.homeworkwarehouse.com/downloads/busn-427-global-issues-in-business-complete-course-material/ BUSN 427 Global Issues in Business Complete Course Material Week 1 DQ 1 Although the lowering of trade barriers made the globalization of markets and production a theoretical possibility, technological change made it a tangible reality. How have changes in technology contributed to the globalization of markets and of production? Would the globalization of production and markets have been possible without these technological changes? How does technology create global opportunity? Week 1 DQ 2 A democratic political system is an essential condition for sustained economic progress.
P6 - Describe how political, legal and social factors are impacting upon the business activities of the selected organisations and their stakeholders All businesses and corporations will face external factors that impact the business activities and stakeholders of a business. These factors of changes can be political, legal, and social within the business environment. Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. These decisions can affect businesses as well as the working economy. For example, a new legislation or a regulatory change of policies from the government will affect business activities.
Current Events in Business Research Charisma Williams RES 351 March 19, 2012 Jim Patton The Business research process begins with a problem, a management dilemma. A management dilemma is simply “a problem or opportunity that requires a managerial decision.” (Cooper & Schindler, 2011) . Businesses today large and small, for profit or not-for-profit, have problems that need managerial decisions. The business research process starts with the management dilemma and through exploration refines the research questions until the problem is clearly defined. When the problem is defined the research proposal is created.
Explain why change happens in a business environment. You should include at least three reasons in your answer. Economy is a big factor in change in a business, some reasons for this are as follows: • Competitors behaviour, performance and trends. • Tax and Interest rates • International competitors' behaviour, economy, economic trends, tax, interest rates, exchange rates and trade issues • Product changes Section 2 – Understand the purpose of supporting change in a business environment 1. Identify the main reasons for reviewing working methods, products and / or services in a business environment.
Political: Government policies or regulations, International conflict or trade policies, Domestic legislation and law. Economic: Domestic competitors and trends, International economy and interest rates. Social: Consumer attitudes and preference, Ethical issues and media views. Technological: Funding for new technologies and development, Installation of new technology and emerging new technologies. These changes are known as a reactive change and occur when a business responds to external pressure.
|Learning objective |Place in Assessment | |1.1 Explain reasons for change in a business environment |Question 1 Page 1 | 1. Explain why change happens in a business environment. You should include at least three reasons in your answer. [1.1] Changes happen in a business due to political, economical, social or technical reasons and these reasons are all reactive. Political changes are changes that occur outside of the business and therefore out of the businesses control, say for instance a change in the law which could affect the business and it has to change the way it runs things to fulfil the requirements of the law.
Business Research Applications George Reyes RES 320 September 24, 2012 ARMAND DI CIANNI Business Research Applications In today’s ever-changing economy both here at home or in the global market if a company does not do it proper research by ensuring the company knows about changes in market conditions, what do the customers prefer, and what other companies are implementing it can seriously affect a company’s success. Smart business decisions are made based on data and good information which is a direct result from research. By implementing stringent research plans a company can stay up-to date with its position in the market, and most importantly new and innovative strategies being put forth by competitors that are essential
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FIRE 416 Midterm 1 Review Outline 1. Explain the importance of international business activity to large corporations. What are the types of opportunities sought by aspiring multinational companies? What are the risks faced by these companies which are specific to the international nature of their business activities? 2.