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1.4 Stakeholders and the External Environment

1.4 Stakeholders and the External Environment. Past Exam Questions. Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of a private limited company. (4 marks) Comment on the purpose of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) such as animal rights groups. (3 marks)

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1.4 Stakeholders and the External Environment

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  1. 1.4 Stakeholders and the External Environment

  2. Past Exam Questions • Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of a private limited company. (4 marks) • Comment on the purpose of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) such as animal rights groups. (3 marks) • Explain the purpose of a mission statement (3 marks) • Explain the reasons why organisations consider setting ethical objectives. (5 marks)

  3. Use mark scheme on own work or each other’s – Mark out of 15.

  4. Stakeholders People and organisations with an interest in a business are stakeholder in it. They can be internal or external. Divide these stakeholders in your notes: • Suppliers • Customers • Managers • Competitors • Employees • Shareholders • Bankers • Environmentalists • Communities

  5. HL – Stakeholder Conflicts Shareholders Happiness Employees Directors

  6. External Environment • Businesses do not operate in a ‘goldfish bowl’; they have to be alert to the external environment, reacting to threats and seizing opportunities. An example is businesses who have taken account of global warming concerns have found that consumer preferences have switched in their favour. By identifying changing the external environment, businesses can be responsive and be one step ahead of the competition. • Co-operative Bank plc has re-branded itself as a greener and more caring organisation; it also says it will not invest in unethical companies wherever they are in the world.

  7. PEST Analysis • A PEST analysis assesses the impact of the external environment on an organisation’s future activities.

  8. Carry out a PEST analysis in detail on an organisation of your choice. Use the notes from the handout. Come back and discuss all 3 as a group.

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