external environment Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
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PESTLE meaning

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-political
-economic
-social
-technological
-legal
-enviromental

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political

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-goverment social+economic factors
-extent of goverment intervención

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3
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economic

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-business cycle
-income levels
-exchange rates
-levels of inflación and unemployment
-european union

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4
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social

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-demographic factors
-ethical issues
-influence of shareholders
-pressure groups
-changing lifestyles

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5
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technological

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new products +processes
-impact and costs of change

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6
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legal

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legalisation

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7
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enviromental

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enviromental issues and fairtrade

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8
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factors affecting demand

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-price of product
-price of other products
-tastes and fashion
-technology
-marketing +advertising
-seasonal factors
-goverment factors

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9
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what is market conditions

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how well the economy is doing measured by GDP

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10
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what is GDP

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total market value of all finished goods and services produced within national borders

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11
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what are 3 positives of competition

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-firms try and improve
-efficiency in operation
-cost effective operation

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12
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3 negatives of competition

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-can mean quality is sacrificed
-can face businesses out the market
-larger businesses can push smaller ones out the market

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13
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what are demographic factors

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statistical data relating to particular groups in a population such as age, gender and religion

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14
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incomes: what are disposable incomes

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amount of money a person has left to spend or save after paying taxes and other essential deductions

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15
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what 2 things affect income

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-type of job
-minimum wage

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16
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what is fair trade

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a trading partnership that aims to give producers in developing countries better prices and working conditions

17
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what are interest rates

A

cost of borrowing and reward for saving

18
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what is the current interest rate in England

19
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interest rates influence demand for goods by influencing

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-savers
-borrowers
-investors
-businesses