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Question 1

what are the operating factors

Answer 1

customer
competitor
supplier
special interest groups

Question 2

what are the macro factors

Answer 2

Legal / government regulations
societal attitudes
economic conditions
technological considerations
global considerations
corporate social responsibility

Question 3

Legal / government regulations

Answer 3

employment law / regulations
enviromental protection laws
industry regulations
council regulations
taxation requirements

Question 4

societal attitudes and beliefs

Answer 4

values / beliefs
trends

Question 5

economic conditions

Answer 5

interest rates
employment levels

Question 6

global considerations

Answer 6

overseas competitors
overseas market
offshoring labor
exchange rates
online sales
patent
copy right
trademarks

Question 7

corporate social responsibility

Answer 7

environmental consideration
social consideration

Question 8

customer

Answer 8

customer needs
customer expectations

Question 9

competitor

Answer 9

gain competitive advantage

Question 10

supplier / supplier chain

Answer 10

sourcing consideration
transport consideration

Question 11

special interest groups

Answer 11

union
special interest groups
lobby group
business associations