Challenges of the Macro Environment (Grade 11 NSC Matric Business Studies): Flashcards
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Macro environment
Macro environment
Broader external factors affecting all businesses in economy
Net income
Net income
Money consumers have left after deductions like taxes
Effect of political instability on business
Effect of political instability on business
Creates uncertainty, scares investors, slows economic growth
Micro-lending
Micro-lending
Small loans to people unable to access traditional bank credit
Globalisation
Globalisation
Businesses compete with international companies for customers
Dumping
Dumping
Selling products at very low prices to gain market share
Brain drain
Brain drain
Skilled workers migrating to other countries for better jobs
Social values
Social values
Beliefs, norms, and attitudes shared by people in society
Demographics
Demographics
Population characteristics like age, gender, income, education
Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Law protecting consumers from unfair business practices
