Impact Of Organisations Flashcards
Local Organisations?
Operate in a specific local area e.g. Wise Buys in Donabate
National Organisations?
Operate all over Ireland e.g. The GAA
Global Organisations?
Are very large and have operations all over the world
List and explain four positive economic effects on the community because of organisations.
Employment: Direct employment in the organisation as well as jobs in related or spin-off businesses, such as transport, banking, suppliers and cleaning services
Tax Revenue: The organisation will contribute to local authority rates and taxes. The money collected is used to develop local services e.g roads, power supplies (known as infrastructure)
Improved Standard of Living: Employees hired by the organisation will have disposable income, which will lead to an improved standard of living for these local people.
Multiplier Effect: Extra income leads to increased spending in the local community, which supports other businesses such as shops and restaurants. The benefits are passed around the community.
List and explain three negative economic effects on the community because of organisations.
Increased Pressure on Communities: An increase in the number of organisations operating in an area can put pressure on existing services and infrastructure, stretching local government finances.
Housing Shortage: An increase in the number of people living in an area can cause a shortage of suitable housing. Property and rental prices may increase which places a financial burden on local people.
Increase in the Cost of Living: The cost of living can rise as more people enter the community and demand for goods and services increases.
List and explain four positive social effects on the community because of organisations.
More Local Services: There will be a growth in local services to meet the needs of local organisations (e.g transport services). Local people can also use these services.
Increased Choice / Lower Prices for Consumers: New organisations provide extra goods and services as well as greater competition in the marketplace which leads to wider choice and lower prices for consumers.
Promotes Enterprise Culture: Seeing local entrepreneurs establish businesses can lead to a culture of enterprise in an area and can encourage more businesses to develop in the local community.
Improved Quality of Life: Social and cultural enterprises (such as clubs, libraries) improve community spirit and social interaction which leads to a better quality of life for local people.
List and explain four negative social effects on the community because of organisations.
Closure of Businesses: Some smaller local businesses may not be able to compete with larger organisations operating in a local area and may be forced to close down.
Anti-Social Behaviour: An increase in people living in a local area can result in an increase of anti-social behaviour which affects other members of the community.
Increase in Traffic on Local Roads: More people in an area means more cars on the road and an increase in traffic jams in a local area.
Job Cuts: When smaller businesses close down, they will have to make employees redundant which can lead to a negative feeling in the community.
List and explain four positive environmental effects on the community because of organisations.
Pollution Controls: New developments have to obey strict rules designed to limit pollution which forces organisations to use clean technologies that reduce the environmental impact.
Recycling Facilities: Organisations may develop recycling facilities which serve their own needs and the needs of the local communities.
Energy Efficiency: Organisations are increasingly using cost efficient renewable energy, which helps to keep pollution levels low.
Land Usage: Organisations make use of vacant land to develop community services and improve the local landscape e.g Tidy Towns
List and explain three negative environmental effects on the community because of organisations.
Industrial Waste: Many organisations create environmental problems through industrial waste, noise and air pollution.
Reduction in Green Spaces: Increased demand for housing as organisations grow can put pressure on local governments to use land that is a local habitat.
Pressure on Local Services: Increased activity in a local area can put pressure on local services such as sewerage and water.
