Mgt503 - Principles Of Management - Lesson 12

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1. The legal-political element of the mega-environment  includes the legal and governmental systems within which an organization must function.

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The legal-political element of the mega-environment includes the legal and
governmental systems within which an organization must function.
a. Organizations must operate within the general legal framework of the
countries in which they do business.
b. Organizations are subject to an increase in lawsuits filed by customers or
employees.
c. The political issues which affect organizations include those which
influence the extent of government regulation.

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2. ________  is defined as outside institutions and forces outside the organization that potentially affect an organization’s performance.

Explanation

THE ENVIRONMENT:
The impact of the external environment on a manager’s actions and behaviors cannot be overemphasized.
There are forces in the environment that play a major role in shaping managers’ endeavors
The environment is defined as outside institutions and forces outside the organization that potentially
affect an organization’s performance.

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3. The mega-environment sometimes called General Environment

Explanation

The Mega Environment
The mega-environment, or general environment as it is sometimes called, is that segment of the external
environment that reflects the broad conditions and trends in the societies within which an organization
operates

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4. The technological element of the mega-environment reflects the current state of
knowledge regarding the production of products and services.

Explanation

The technological element of the mega-environment reflects the current state of
knowledge regarding the production of products and services.

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5. Sociocultural trends can result in important shifts in demand for products

Explanation

The socio-cultural element of the mega-environment includes the attitudes,
values, norms, beliefs, behaviors, and associated demographic trends that are
characteristic of a given geographic area.
a. The sociocultural element is of particular importance to multinational
corporations.
b. Sociocultural trends can result in important shifts in demand for products

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6. Encompasses the systems of producing, distributing, and consuming wealth.
(above statement points towards which element of mega environment)

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The economic element of the mega-environment encompasses the systems of
producing, distributing, and consuming wealth.
a. In a capitalist economy, economic activity is governed by market forces
and the means of production are privately owned by individuals, either
directly or through corporations.
b. In a socialist economy, the means of production are owned by the state
and economic activity is coordinated by state plan.
c. In practice, countries tend to have hybrid economies, incorporating
elements of capitalism and socialism.
d. Organizations are influenced in any given economic system by a variety of
economic conditions over which they have little control, such as inflation
and interest rates.

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7. The__________of the mega-environment includes the developments in countries outside an organization’s home country

Explanation

The international element of the mega-environment includes the developments
in countries outside an organization’s home country that have the potential impact
to the organization. International factors far beyond the direct influence of a
particular organization can have profound effects on its ability to operate
successfully.
a. Fluctuations of the dollar against foreign currencies influence the ability
of an organization to compete in international markets.
b. Free-trade agreement, such as the NAFTA, GATT can affect an
organization either positively or negatively.

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8. Major forces outside the organization with potential to influence significantly a product or
service’s likely success is called its Internal Environment

Explanation

External Environment
‘Major forces outside the organisation with potential to influence significantly a product or
service’s likely success is called its external environment.’

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9. The Mega Environment
The Task Environment

Both are Types of External Environment

Explanation

Types of external environments:
The insights derived from systems theory have helped to highlight the importance of a managed interaction
between an organization and its external environment. Two major divisions have been made in the external
environment:
1) The Mega Environment
2) The Task Environment

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10. Specific outside elements  with which an organization interfaces in the course of conducting its business.

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The Task Environment
The task environment is that segment of the external environment made up of specific outside elements
(usually organizations) with which an organization interfaces in the course of conducting its business. The
task environment depends on the products and services the organization offers and the locations where it
conducts business. The organization may be more successful in affecting its task environment than it is its
mega-environment.

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11. The Task-environment is that segment of the external
environment that reflects the broad conditions and trends in the societies within which an organization operates.

Explanation

The Mega Environment
The mega-environment, or general environment as it is sometimes called, is that segment of the external
environment that reflects the broad conditions and trends in the societies within which an organization
operates.

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12. Major Elements of the Mega Environment
(tick all which are  applicable)

Explanation

The major elements of the mega environment include technology, legal-political, socio-cultural, and international element. These elements are important factors that can greatly impact a business and its operations. Technology refers to advancements and innovations that can affect how a business operates and competes in the market. Legal-political factors involve laws, regulations, and government policies that can influence business activities. Socio-cultural factors consider the social and cultural aspects of a society that can shape consumer behavior and preferences. The international element takes into account global factors and trends that can impact business operations on a global scale. Competitors are not considered major elements of the mega environment.

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13. Elements of the Task Environment

(Tick all applicable)

Explanation

An organization’s customers and clients are those individuals and organizations
that purchase its products and/or services. It is becoming increasingly important
to stay in touch with customers’ needs.
2. An organization’s competitors are other organizations that either offers of have a
high potential of offering rival products or services.
a. Organization needs to keep abreast of who their competitors are and what
they are doing.

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The legal-political element of the mega-environment  includes the...
________  is defined as outside institutions and forces outside...
The mega-environment sometimes called General Environment
The technological element of the mega-environment reflects the current...
Sociocultural trends can result in important shifts in demand for...
Encompasses the systems of producing, distributing, and consuming...
The__________of the mega-environment includes the developments in...
Major forces outside the organization with potential to influence...
The Mega EnvironmentThe Task EnvironmentBoth are Types of External...
Specific outside elements  with which an organization interfaces...
The Task-environment is that segment of the externalenvironment that...
Major Elements of the Mega Environment(tick all which are ...
Elements of the Task Environment(Tick all applicable)
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