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External Influences
External Influences in a busines
Term | Definition |
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What is an external influence in a business | Factors over which businesses have no control |
Economic influences | Economic influences refer to factors that relate to the economic activity in a region, country or world. |
Financial Influence | How and where from a business sources capital |
Geographical influences | The effects that geographical changes have on a business |
Social influences | Businesses need to be aware of and respond to the community’s needs, opinions and attitude |
Legal Influences | framework of laws and regulations that govern the operation of a business |
Technological Influences | Developments in technology that result in increased efficiency and productivity. |
Political Influences | The gov't impacts businesses through policies and decisions |
Institutional | Institutions place regulations on a business |
Competitive Situation | Forces businesses to aim to produce the best product at the lowest cost |
Types of markets | Financial, Labour, Consumer |
Financial market | Ability to access overseas funding |
Labour market | Increased demand in skilled workers and labour |
Consumer | Ability for businesses to sell into a global market |