Unit 1 Chapter 3 Flashcards

External business environment and planning

1
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external environment

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  • the surrounding factors that can impact a business
  • has minimal control over
  • need to consider both factors when planning and making decisions
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external environment

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  • the surrounding factors that can impact a business
  • has minimal control over
  • need to consider both factors when planning and making decisions
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3
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macro factors

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social, legal, technological and economic conditions that a business operates in, no control

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4
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macro factors (6)

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csr considerations, global considerations, technological considerations, legal and government regulations, societal attitudes and behaviours, economic conditions

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5
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operating factors

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  • primary external factors
  • has some control over
  • involves external stakeholders
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operating factors (4)

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customer needs and expectations,
competitors’ behaviour, suppliers and the supply chain, special interest groups

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legal and government regulations (5)

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employment laws and regulations,
environmental legislation, industry regulations, council regulations, taxation requirements

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societal values and beliefs (attitudes)

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principles, standards and and assumptions upheld by people, which can influence how they make decisions

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societal values and beliefs (4)

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awareness about improving physical and mental health and wellbeing, wellbeing of employees, environmental sustainability, hygiene practices

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societal trends (behaviour)

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a general development in the way a group of people in society are behaving
- can be identified by analysing data and looking for patterns

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societal trends (3)

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increased reliance on advanced technology, greater focus and action on achieving gender equality, increased purchasing of products related to health and wellbeing

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12
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economic conditions

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the conditions that exist in relation to the productive performance and financial stability of a nation

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13
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economic condition factors (4)

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interest rates, employment levels, tax rates, consumer confidence

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14
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employment levels

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low unemployment rate > high employment levels > may struggle to find workers

high unemployment rate > low employment levels > easier to find workers

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consumer confidence

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a measure of consumers’ feelings and expectations about current and future economic conditions
high confidence = willing to spend

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16
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technological developments

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The invention and innovation of tools that solve problems and enhance processes, can enhance a business

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17
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common technology inventions (3)

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automated production lines, eftpos, online presence

18
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global considerations: part 1 (5)

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overseas competitors, overseas markets, offshoring of labour, exchange rates, online sales

19
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global considerations: part 2 (3)

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copyrights, trademarks, patenting

20
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copyrights

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free and automatic protection used on original ideas e.g. writing art sound films photos

21
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trademarks

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an exclusive right granted over a unique aspect of a business e.g. symbol or word to distinguish the business

22
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patent

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A licensed that provides a business with exclusive rights to use innovative devices, substances, methods, and processes

23
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corporate social responsibility

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The ethical conduct of a business beyond legal obligations and the consideration of social economic and environmental impacts when making business decisions

environmental and social

24
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csr - environmental considerations (5)

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environmentally sustainable resources, waste management strategies, planning product packaging, planning for energy sources, plan to donate to organisations that save the environment

25
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csr - social considerations (4)

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source resources from local suppliers, adopt technology to replace human labour, produce products to benefit society, devote a portion of profit to volunteers

26
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customer needs

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The essential requirements that customers intend to fulfil with purchases

27
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customer expectations

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The values and beliefs that customers seek when purchasing from a business

expectations are not requirements

28
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types of customer needs and expectations (4)

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customer convenience, high-quality goods and services, social responsibility, responsive customer service

29
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competitors

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businesses that operate in the same or similar industry and offer a similar good or service

30
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types of competitor behaviour (4)

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selling a similar product for a lower price, selling a highly unique product, entering an industry with businesses with a large share, the threat of new competitors

31
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competitors behaviour - must consider:

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  1. local and overseas suppliers
  2. differentiation
  3. market research
  4. responding to changes in competitor behaviour
32
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suppliers

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individuals or businesses that provide the resources required to produce goods and services

33
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supply chain

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A network involving suppliers, manufacturers wholesalers retailers and customers

34
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sourcing considerations (5)

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Time, shipping costs, social responsibility, access to resources, legal regulations

35
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retrieving considerations (4)

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road transport, air transport, rail transport, Words because I did my homework that’s I think you should do general next year general general general and pre-method will automatically get pre-sea transport

36
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Special interest group

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organisations or groups that seek to influence laws, policies or behaviours to benefit a specific cause

37
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special interest groups (3)

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unions, business associations, environmental lobby groups

38
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union issues

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remuneration provided, working conditions, treatment of employees

39
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business association issues

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legal requirements, industry information and news, connecting with businesses

40
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environmental lobby group issues

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sustainability of operations, compliance with legislation