Institutional Influences on Businesses

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Institutional Influences on Businesses Institutional influences refer to established organisations such a trade associations or unions that impact on the way a business operates. There are three main institutional influences on businesses; government, regulatory bodies and other groups such as employer associations. GOVERNMENT In Australia there are three levels of government that can impact upon businesses. Each of these levels imposes different regulations on businesses to protect consumers and competitors, as well as the standardise operations. Obligations of each level of government include: Federal Government * payment and rates of tax * employee superannuation * customs regulations * making sure governments abide by relevant legislation | State Government * provision of employee entitlements e.g. WH&S * payment of payroll taxes * abiding by state legislation * abiding by pollution control laws | Local Government * approving developments and building alterations * fire regulations * parking regulations * business signage regulations | Other Institutional Influences In addition to government bodies, other institutions affect how businesses operate in Australia. Other institutional influences on businesses in Australia include employer associations, trade and industry associations, trade unions and Australian Securities Exchange. Employer Associations are developed in response to the growth of trade unions and represent the interest of employers. Employer associations assist employers by formulation policies in line with union activities, acting on behalf of employers in negotiating enterprise or collective agreements, promoting industry, trade and commerce and providing submissions, advice and information to governments. Trade and industry associations are national bodies that represent larger groups of
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