Case Study 1: Answer 1: In the early 1980s‚ as Fuji launched an aggressive export drive‚ Kodak was attacked in the North American & European markets. Fuji was taking over the markets & made Kodak realize that it was time to be alert & more aggressive. This led to the decision of being more defensive & thus Kodak started considering Japanese market more seriously. Answer 2: I strongly believe that the charges were valid. By systematically denying Kodak’s access to Japanese distribution
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Communicate in a business environment Outcome 1 – Understand the purpose of planning communication 1.1 Explain the benefits of knowing the purpose of communication The purpose of communication is for humans and animals to be able to understand each other in different ways and different reasons. It can vary‚ it’s not just verbal. We achieve this by developing our skills since childhood. In this way we can use communication to help us express ourselves‚ meet our needs and learn or explain something
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19/08/2013 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS ASSIGNMENT WILL BIDDEFORD’S TRAM MAKE A RETURN? Question 1 The central focus of this case is how Biddiford Tram Company‚ under the management of Mary Jo and Marty‚ can increase revenue and become profitable given the business constraints it must operate under‚ namely; (a) Loss of $0.15 subsidy per passenger from the State of Maine (b) Not increase the price of tram fare above $2.00 for two years and subsequently not above the rate of inflation
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[pic] |UNIT |Unit 4 – Business Environment |Course |HNC-Business | |Author |VERIFIER |Mr. | |HAND OUT DATE | |SUBMISSION DATE | | |STUDENT | |TERM
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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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TSMO9801 HOSPITALITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (ASSESSMENT 1) ESSAY PLAN EVALUATE THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS ENVIROMENT IN WHICH HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING WITHIN YOUR COUNTRY. BASE YOUR ANSWER UPON A TYPE OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF YOUR CHOICE AND ILLUSTRATE IT WITH APPRO PRIATE EXAMPLES. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 28TH FEBUARY MATRICULATION NUMBER: 40133726 These essay discuses about the strategic business environment in India‚ and the parameters
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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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MODULE -3 Business Around Us Notes 3 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT nderstanding the environment within which the business has to operate is very important for running a business unit successfully at any place. Because‚ the environmental factors influence almost every aspect of business‚ be it its nature‚ its location‚ the prices of products‚ the distribution system‚ or the personnel policies. Hence it is important to learn about the various components of the business environment‚ which consists of the economic
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substance altogether. Correct Answer: False There are no plans to develop national standards regulating the fuel economy and emissions for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Correct Answer: False State laws may restrict a business’s discharge of chemicals into the air or water. Correct Answer: True Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources. Correct Answer: True States may restrict
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Division of Business | Course: HNC/HND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4 | Year: 2013 | Student Name: | Unit 1: Business Environment | Lecturer: | Date Issued: | Completion Date: | Fail Pass Merit Distinction P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | M1 | M2 | M3 | D1 | D2 | D3 | | Learning Outcomes:On successful completion of this unit a learner will:1. Understand the organizational purposes
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