LO6 - Understand the external influences and constraints on businesses and how businesses could respond Flashcards
1
Q
What does STEEPLE stand for
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- Social
- Technological
- Economic
- Environmental
- Political
- Legal
- Ethical
2
Q
‘S’, and examples
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Social factors:
Demographic issues (gender, age, race)
Attitudes to work
Disposable income
Social trends
Cultural beliefs
3
Q
‘T’, and examples
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Technological factors:
Automation
Communication
Purchasing/sales
Mobile
4
Q
Economic factors and examples
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Tax
Interest rates
Exchange rates
Inflation
Unemployment
5
Q
Environmental factors
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Energy management
Carbon emissions
Waste reduction
Recycling
Pollution
6
Q
‘P’, and examples
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Political factors:
Political instability
Change of government
Government initiatives
7
Q
‘L’, and examples
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Legal factors:
Legislations