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Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course)
All organisations, whatever their size and whether in the public or private sector, operate in a constantly changing environment. As it changes, this business environment offers organisations the opportunities they need to develop and grow. It may, for example, offer new markets to exploit, new technology to develop new products and new processes, ideas on how to manage operations better, new sources of raw materials or new ventures with new partners. The changes also, however, may present threats to organisations. These may be new competitors, changing fashions and tastes, new technology making existing products and processes obsolete, changing terms of trade making imported inputs expensive, and government policies changing the competitive or operating environment. The legal implications of what organisations do are extensive and varied; effectively, the legal infrastructure constrains their activities.
All successful organisations continually monitor the environment in which they operate, both formally and informally, in order at least to react to the changes taking place through reactive management. At best, organisations seek to anticipate and take advantage of changes through proactive management. Any actions need to match an organisation's basic philosophy and its resources and abilities. We look at how an organisation does this, but the first step is recognising what is happening in the environment and evaluating its importance.
After participating in this course, you should be able to:
- monitor changes to the business environment and appreciate their significance for an organisation
- identify potential environmental opportunities and threats for particular organisations
- describe the components of a PEST or STEEP analysis
- detail the structure of the social and demographic environment
- detail the structure of the economic environment
- identify relevant factors in the industrial environment
- assess the implications of government policies for an organisation
- identify relevant factors in the political environment, including the law, society and international trade
- identify significant technological developments driving organisational and competitive change.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate
Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Introduction
Objectives
Section 1: Environmental Opportunities and Threats
Introduction
1.1 The organisation and its environment
1.2 Environmental analysis
Summary
Section 2: Social Environment
Introduction
2.1 Demographics and organisations
2.2 Social structures and behaviour patterns
Summary
Section 3: Economic Environment
Introduction
3.1 Macroeconomy and governments
3.2 Industrial environment
3.3 Changing economic policies
Summary
Section 4: Political Environment
Introduction
4.1 Politics and power
4.2 International business environment
4.3 Environmentalism and social responsibility
Summary
Section 5: Technological Environment
Introduction
5.1 The new industrial revolution
5.2 New products and processes
Summary
Course Review Activity
Course Summary
References
Recommended Reading
Tutor Marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
OUR PASS RATE
Business and HR
97.5%
(National Average 51.8%)
Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course)
All organisations, whatever their size and whether in the public or private sector, operate in a constantly changing environment. As it changes, this business environment offers organisations the opportunities they need to develop and grow. It may, for example, offer new markets to exploit, new technology to develop new products and new processes, ideas on how to manage operations better, new sources of raw materials or new ventures with new partners. The changes also, however, may present threats to organisations. These may be new competitors, changing fashions and tastes, new technology making existing products and processes obsolete, changing terms of trade making imported inputs expensive, and government policies changing the competitive or operating environment. The legal implications of what organisations do are extensive and varied; effectively, the legal infrastructure constrains their activities.
All successful organisations continually monitor the environment in which they operate, both formally and informally, in order at least to react to the changes taking place through reactive management. At best, organisations seek to anticipate and take advantage of changes through proactive management. Any actions need to match an organisation's basic philosophy and its resources and abilities. We look at how an organisation does this, but the first step is recognising what is happening in the environment and evaluating its importance.
After participating in this course, you should be able to:
- monitor changes to the business environment and appreciate their significance for an organisation
- identify potential environmental opportunities and threats for particular organisations
- describe the components of a PEST or STEEP analysis
- detail the structure of the social and demographic environment
- detail the structure of the economic environment
- identify relevant factors in the industrial environment
- assess the implications of government policies for an organisation
- identify relevant factors in the political environment, including the law, society and international trade
- identify significant technological developments driving organisational and competitive change.
Business and HR
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 51.8%)
97.5%
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate
Business Environment (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Introduction
Objectives
Section 1: Environmental Opportunities and Threats
Introduction
1.1 The organisation and its environment
1.2 Environmental analysis
Summary
Section 2: Social Environment
Introduction
2.1 Demographics and organisations
2.2 Social structures and behaviour patterns
Summary
Section 3: Economic Environment
Introduction
3.1 Macroeconomy and governments
3.2 Industrial environment
3.3 Changing economic policies
Summary
Section 4: Political Environment
Introduction
4.1 Politics and power
4.2 International business environment
4.3 Environmentalism and social responsibility
Summary
Section 5: Technological Environment
Introduction
5.1 The new industrial revolution
5.2 New products and processes
Summary
Course Review Activity
Course Summary
References
Recommended Reading
Tutor Marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
Course fee
£69.99
Available from £23.33 deposit, £23.33/mth
Payment options
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