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Definition: Business Environment
- Bayard O. Wheeler:
“The total of all things external to a firm and industries that affect its organization and operations is called the Business Environment.” - William F. Glueck:
“Business Environment is the process by which strategists monitor economic, governmental, market, supplier, technological, geographic, and social settings to determine opportunities and threats to the firm.” - Barry M. Richman & Melvyn Copen:
“Environmental factors or constraints are largely, if not entirely, external and beyond the control of individual enterprises.”
What is meant by ‘liberalisation’?
Liberalisation refers to reduced government controls and restrictions, such as licences and quotas.
Liberalisation means removing unwanted government controls and restrictions on trade and industry, allowing the private sector to enter sectors formerly reserved for the public sector and relaxing rules (tax, labour, foreign‑exchange, tariffs, and capital controls).
Formulae [1]
Introduction
The business environment includes all external factors, such as customers, competitors, new technology, government regulations, and social changes, that influence how a company operates. Understanding these factors helps businesses grow, adapt, and succeed.
