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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Social environment.
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Solution
- Modern business is a social system in itself and forms a part of the larger social system represented by society in general.
- The class structure of a society affects the business. Such as occupation of the people, their education, income level, social status, attitude towards living, work, and social relationship.
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