External influences on business activity (A Level): แบบฝึกหัด

Which of the following is an example of a demographic change that could influence the recruitment strategy of a local retail business?

A government implements a contractionary fiscal policy by increasing the rate of corporation tax. What is the most likely economic impact on a firm's ability to fund internal growth?

A government implements a contractionary fiscal policy by reducing public spending and increasing direct taxes.

What is the most likely impact on a manufacturer of luxury goods?

Which of the following is most likely to be a macroeconomic objective of a national government?

A large food processing firm decides to publish a social audit. Which of the following would typically be included in this report to address social and demographic influences?

Identify two examples of social and demographic changes that can act as external influences on business activity.

Explain how a pressure group focused on animal welfare might influence the operational decisions of a global cosmetics company.

Explain how a government's decision to pursue privatisation of a state-owned postal service affects the competitive environment and operational focus of newly entering private courier firms.

A large multinational energy company is considering a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Identify two physical environmental issues that could influence this business's behavior and explain how they might affect its long-term operations.

A manufacturing company is experiencing a decline in profit margins due to several External influences on business activity. The government has recently announced a significant increase in the national minimum wage and the implementation of stricter environmental carbon taxes.

a) Analyse how the increase in the national minimum wage might impact the company's operational efficiency.
b) Discuss two possible strategic responses the company could adopt to mitigate the impact of the new environmental taxes.