Chapter 1 Hong Kong’s Business Environment Think it over (p. 2) 1 Arguments for: lower costs (e.g.‚ rent and salary)‚ larger space for expansion‚ and a better living environment for workers‚ which makes it easier to recruit overseas staff. Arguments against: high relocation costs‚ poor communication network‚ restricted flow of information‚ far from China’s market‚ increase in transportation costs‚ difficult to hire skilled labour. 2 When considering relocation‚ students should
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looking to take a bigger share of the market‚ perhaps by cutting their prices or by introducing a new or better version of a product Social factor The facts and experiences that influence individuals’ personality‚ attitudes and lifestyle. The marketing department of a business needs to take into account the various social factors characteristic of the consumer groups it is targeting to help increase a product’s appeal to those potential buyers. Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-factor
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multinational enterprises. Journal of International Business Studies‚ 35‚ 81–98. Cantwell‚ J.‚ Dunning J. H.‚ & Lundan‚ S. M. (2009). An evolutionary approach to understanding international business activity: The co-evolution of MNEs and the institutional environment. Journal of International Business Studies. doi:10.1057/jibs.2009.95. Carroll‚ A. B. (1999). Corporate social responsibility. Evolution of a definitional construct. Business and Society‚ 38(3)‚ 268–295. Devinney‚ T. M. (2009). Is the socially responsible
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Business Environment Lecture 1 Business & its Environment What is Business? Business is a way of dealing with the problem of scarcity Business involves the transformation of inputs into outputs to meet particular needs or wants of consumers Business is not just The Private Sector it is also The Public Sector and Societies have to choose the balance between the public and private sectors The Private Sector (Pg 7-11) Consists of all business in some form of private ownership COMPETITON
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operates for profits others‚ just for improve quality life of the community. Businesses operate in an environment shaped by the consumers‚ the Government‚ suppliers and International factors. It’s my job now explain and understand how organisations shaped with the environmental factors and determine strategies and a modus operandi that allow them to meet their organizational purposes. Business Environment Business refers to economy activity‚ goods and services in exchange of money. Also include buying
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2007 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Environmental & Social Report Contents Message from the CEO 08 At a Glance 10 Company Profile Financial Performance Our Sustainability Our Environment 11 14 16 20 Philosophy & Policy Focus Areas Management System Activity & Performance 21 22 23 27 Our Business Partners 44 Philosophy & Policy Focus Areas Management System Activity & Performance 45 46 47 49 Our Community Philosophy & Policy
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Lesson 1 BUSINESS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT NATURE OF BUSINESS Business may be understood as the organized efforts of enterprise to supply consumers with goods and services for a profit. Businesses vary in size‚ as measured by the number of employees or by sales volume. But‚ all businesses share the same purpose: to earn profits. The purpose of business goes beyond earning profit. There are: • It is an important institution in society. • Be it for the supply of goods and services • Creation of
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Business Environment Analysis Background Environmental analysis is a systematic process that starts from identification of environmental factors‚ assessing their nature and impact‚ auditing them to find their impact to the business‚ and making various profiles for positioning. A common process of environmental analysis or scanning is discussed in the following section. Environmental Analysis Process A business manager should be able to analyze the environment to grasp opportunities or face the threats
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(1)What is a Business Environment? Answer A Business Environment is the physical and operational factors‚ both internal and external‚ that affect the flow of activities in a business. They include; customers‚ competitors‚ suppliers‚ distributors‚ industry trends‚ substitutes‚ regulations‚ government activities‚ the economy‚ demographics‚ social and cultural factors‚ innovations and technological developments. (2)What Are the Types of External Business Environments? Answer There are many types
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Term paper on: Service strategy of KFC Subject code: MKT 412 Section: 01 PREPARED FOR: SSM Sadrul Huda (SH) Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration East West University. PREPARED BY: Md. Taijul Islam ----------------------------------------------------Id: 2009-2-10-217 SHADIN -01917277300 Fariha Faroque Mitu ------------------------------------------------Id: 2009-3-13-024 Khaleda Akter -----------------------------------------------------Id:
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