Question

There are an estimated 1,500 bacteria per square centimetre of skin on one's hand. One of the best ways to prevent bacteria related illnesses and other infectious disease is to wash our hands with soap and water. While almost everyone has heard this message, studies have shown that people still are not washing their hands, be it children, adults or aged people. In India, especially South India, as well as other parts of the world, eating with our hands is part of the culture. Though many may view this custom as uncivilized, the practice is not as easy as it may look. There is in fact a skill to it and manners to follow. There are also several health benefits from eating with your hands such as it improves digestion and prevention of diabetes. Which dimension of business environment is highlighted in the above two paragraphs?

Options

• Technological and Social respectively

• Social and Economic respectively

• Social and Technological respectively

• Social in both paragraphs

Answer 1

Social in both paragraphs

Explanation:

Both paragraphs deal with societal behavior, cultural practices, and health habits, which are part of the social environment. The first discusses hygiene behavior related to handwashing, while the second highlights cultural eating habits prevalent in certain regions—both clearly fall under the social dimension of the business environment.