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AOS3- external business environment and planning Flashcards

unit one

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external environment

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the elements outside of the business, which can impact a businesses’ operations

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operating environment stakeholders

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-customers
-competitors
-suppliers
-special interest groups

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macro environment factors

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-legal and government regulations
-societal attitudes and behaviours
-economic conditions
-technological considerations
-global considerations
-corporate social responsibility considerations

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customers

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the people who purchase goods and services from the business, expecting high quality at competitive prices

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competitors

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other businesses or individuals who produce and sell rival, or competing, goods or services to the ones offered by the business

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suppliers

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the businesses or individuals that supply materials and other resources that the business needed to conduct its operations

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special interest groups

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the groups of people who attempt to directly influence or persuade a business to adopt particular policies or procedures, including lobby groups, business associations and unions

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legal and government regulations

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the laws or regulations made by parliaments and courts, which affect how businesses operate and behave

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societal attitudes and behaviour

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the factors relating to changes in the attitudes, behaviour, tastes and lifestyles of communities on a local, national and international scale

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economic conditions

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the set of influences that relate to economic activity, including interest rates, wages, unemployment, exchange rates and inflation

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technological considerations

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the issues related to the growing use of tools, techniques or systems

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global considerations

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the pressures that arise as a result of businesses operating in worldwide markets and competing on a global scale

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corporate social responsibility
considerations

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the pressures on a business to take into account environmental considerations to ensure broader social welfare

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federal government obligations

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-payment of taxes for employees and businesses with company tax
-provision of superannuation
-customs regulation

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state government obligations

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-provision of employee entitlements
-payment of payroll taxes
-abiding by relevant legislation

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local governments have control over?

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-approving new development
-fire regulations
-parking regulations

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key laws and regulations

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-new business laws
-location laws
-health regulation laws
-employment regulations
-anti-discrimination laws
-os&s laws
-tax laws
-trade practices
-environmental legislation

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societal attitudes

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the ideas, values, and beliefs that people in a particular society hold

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societal behaviours

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relates to how people express their ideas, values, and beliefs (societal attitudes)

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why are societal attitudes and behaviours important for business?

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-they dictate what is socially acceptable behaviour, therefore businesses need to align with these to be successful
-they can change regularly and businesses need to keep up

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why are trends important for business?

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-businesses that plan for these changing demographics (trends) are likely to thrive, while those that don’t may struggle

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societal values and beliefs

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-shared principles and morals of a group of people or society
-eg protecting environment and the expectation that businesses will contribute positively to society

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trends

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the general direction in which people’s attitudes or behaviours in society are developing or changing

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economic conditions

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-the many influences that relate to economic activity in a country, region, or the world
-includes interest rates, wages, exchange rates, and inflation

-changes in taxes directly affect business profits
-higher employment levels lead to increased business activity

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interest rates

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-the cost of borrowing money (extra money to be paid back)
-rises negatively affect business activity and customer’s lives (expensive for businesses to take out loans)

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business and consumer confidence levels

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-how they feel about the economy

-when consumer confidence is high consumers will be optimistic about their financial condition
-when business owner confidence is high they can feel positive about the future and may plan to expand business

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technological considerations

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-relates to the growing use of, and dependence on, tools, techniques, or systems by businesses to solve problems or to serve a purpose in operations

-technology continues to advance, and businesses need to adapt to new technology to stay relevant and profitable

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what do businesses use technology for?

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-increase efficiency and productivity
-create new products
-improve the quality and range of goods and services
-hopefully make a profit

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globalisation

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means that businesses now operate in a worldwide market

facing challenges (competing on a global scale) and opportunities (selling to a global market)

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global issues

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-overseas competitors and markets
-offshoring labour
-exchange rates
-protection of IP at a global level
-online sales

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movement in exchange rates

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-depreciation: fall in value of country’s currency in relation to another (exports cheaper, imports expensive)

-appreciation: rise in value of country’s currency in relation to another (exports expensive, imports cheaper)

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offshoring

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-moving some of a business’ processes or services overseas under same or different business)

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how can a business be socially responsible?

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-avoid conflicts of interest
-ensure business is free of corruption
-become involved in community
-minimise waste and pollution
-develop skills of employees

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how do customers affect/influence businesses?

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-customers needs change over time, so businesses must respond, and these needs have to be prioritised

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competitive advantage

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something unique to the business which it does better than its competitors

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how do competitors affect business planning?

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businesses will need to create new strategies and/or products/services to counter competitors

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how do businesses deal with competitors?

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businesses will need to respond by either becoming highly efficient, or offering a valuable/unique product/service

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supply chain

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-the network of suppliers from which the business purchases resources
-management is critical, as if there are problems in the chain it can affect the final product

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why should businesses care about suppliers?

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-guarantees efficient running of the business
-having number of suppliers makes it less vulnerable to supply difficulties

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how do suppliers affect business planning?

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businesses need to ensure stability with suppliers to avoid any problems which could arise

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main types of special interest groups

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-specific issue groups
-environmental lobby groups
-business associations
-unions
-consumer groups

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why do specific interest groups (eg environmental lobby groups) exist, effect on business planning, and example?

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-interest: to focus on an issue important to the local community
-effect: causes businesses to take actions to improve operating (eg undertaking environmental impact studies)
-example: youth unemployment, environment groups

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why do business associations exist, effect on business planning, and example?

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-interest: supports businesses
-effect: provides reports on relevant issues etc
-example: australian chamber of commerce and industry (ACCI), speaks on behalf of Australian businesses at both national and international levels. ACCI publishes and distributes research and reports on a range of issues that may be relevant to planning a business

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why do unions exist, effect on business planning, and example?

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-interest: represents employees
-effect: businesses focus more on looking after employees
-example: cfmeu (union for people in construction industries etc)

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why do consumer groups exist, effect on business planning, and example?

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-interest: to monitor business performance in product safety, packaging, pricing etc
-effect: holds businesses accountable, ensures products are high quality etc
-example: choice

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positive of advances in technology

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-helps businesses creates new products
-increases efficiency
-improves quality of goods and services

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negatives of advances in technology

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-decrease in number of employees needed
-products have short life cycle and may not last long
-businesses may have to spend more money to ensure online spaces are safe

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