U1 AOS3/KK10: Special Interest Groups

Question 1

Speical interest groups

Answer 1

special ppl who attempt to directly influence or persuade a business to adopt particular policies or agreements.

eg. environmental lobby groups, business associations, unions

Question 2

environmental lobby groups

Answer 2

special interest groups that promote environmental issues to the public, government and business

Question 3

business associations

Answer 3

organisations that support businesses through the provision of training and education programs.

Question 4

UNION

Answer 4

an organisation formed to represent and protect the rights of workers in a particular industry

Question 5

consumer groups

Answer 5

specific type of lobby groups that monitor a business in terms of its safety, packaging, pricing and advertising

Question 6

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

impact on business planning

Answer 6

1. consider the stance/ views of unions and action groups when making decisions
2. actively engage and seek feedback from these groups tp minimise conflict.