Group 2 Report: Organizations: Their Political, Structural and Economic Environment

Understanding the Organizational Environment

Understanding the organizational Environment

Organizational Theory
Organizational Structure
 Obj of the Organizational Structure
 Dimensions of Organizational structure
 Consequences of structural deficiencies
 Principles of Organizational design and diagnosis
 Types of organizational structure
Centralization and Decentralization
Levels of the organization
Organizational Relationships
Factors Affecting Organizational Structure Selection in Multinational Corporations
Regulation
Areas of Government Regulation of Business
 Will State take charge of economic activity?
 Advantages of Planned Economy
 Disadvantages of Planned economic Activity
 Imposition of Legal and Administrative Barriers
Regulations Relevant to the conduct of Business
 Advertising
 Employment and Labor
 Environmental
 Privacy
 Safety and Health
Political Environment of Busienss
Corporate Social Responsibility And Organizations Contemporary Social Issues
 Environmental Issues
 Global issues
 Technological Issues
Ethical Behavior in the Enterprise
 Character
 Ethics
 Integrity
 Laws
 Morals
 Values
Role of the State and its Impact on Business organizations Role of Government in Business
 Consumer Protection
 Contract Enforcement
 Employee Protection
 Environmental Protection
 Investor Protection
 Permission
 Taxation
Role of Government Policy
Economic Pressure Groups
 Giant Private Corporations
 Professional Organizations
 Trade Associations
 Trade Unions
Public P{ressure Groups
Sectoral Pressure Groups
Religious /Attitude Pressure Groups
Governmental Units Pressure Group
Major Causes of Econimic Inequality
 Culture and Religion
 Development
 Diversity of Choices
 Education
 Globalization
 Inflation
 Labor Market
 Wealth Condensation