External Influences

Cards (27)

  • What acronym is used to remember external factors affecting businesses?
    PESTLE
  • How do political factors impact a business?
    They affect how a business operates.
  • What is one example of a political factor?
    Government regulations of industries
  • What do government competition policies include?
    Price controls and anti-trust regulations
  • What does the government's fiscal policy relate to?
    The relationship between spending and tax policies
  • How do economic factors affect a business?
    They influence how a business operates.
  • What happens to borrowing costs when interest rates rise?
    They increase
  • How does a rise in interest rates affect investment?
    It discourages investment and consumption
  • What is the effect of low consumer confidence during a recession?
    There will be little consumer spending
  • What happens to consumer confidence during economic growth?
    It will be high
  • How do lower exchange rates affect a business's exports?
    They make exports internationally competitive
  • What social factor involves people moving to urban areas?
    Urbanisation
  • What is one reason people migrate to urban areas?
    More job opportunities
  • What is an example of a social change affecting businesses?
    The growth of e-commerce
  • What demographic change is noted in the UK?
    An ageing population
  • How do technological factors impact businesses?
    They affect how a business operates.
  • What is one example of a technological factor?
    Big data
  • How does big data help businesses?
    It provides insights into consumer behaviour
  • What are disruptive technologies?
    Technologies that require business adaptation
  • What is one legal factor that can affect a business?
    The minimum wage
  • How can laws on working conditions impact a business?
    They may increase business costs
  • What is one legal requirement related to the environment?
    Laws on protecting the environment
  • How do environmental factors affect a business?
    They influence how a business operates.
  • What is one ethical factor related to the supply chain?
    Ensuring no exploitation of workers
  • How might a business need to respond to emissions regulations?
    By focusing on reducing pollution
  • How can a business be considered unethical regarding taxes?
    By trying to lower how much tax it pays
  • What are the components of the PESTLE analysis?
    • Political factors
    • Economic factors
    • Social factors
    • Technological factors
    • Legal factors
    • Environmental factors