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External Environment Case Studies by topic
Managing firms throughout the business cycle
The first decade of the 21st century has been a rollercoaster ride for economic activity. Business confidence was high at the start of the...
Planning and the business cycle
Land Securities is the UK's leading property company. It is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100....
Providing support through the stages of the business cycle
Everybody faces a degree of uncertainty within his or her daily lives. No matter how well people plan, it is impossible to get rid...
How an environmental management system EMS helps create a sustainable business
Today, we are aware of the close links between business growth and protection of the environment. The emphasis is on sustainable development; on creating...
How a regulatory system works in practice
The term utility is widely used today to include those public services which supply water, sewerage, electricity, gas, telecommunications and waste disposal. All of...
Doing better by the environment
The environment is a key subject that affects us all. Protection of the environment and the move towards sustainable development remains a responsibility that...
Championing competition
An Office of Fair Trading case study
We live in an economic system that is generally good at channelling scarce resources towards meeting consumers' needs....
Meeting and exceeding consumer protection laws to drive competitive advantage
DSGi is the leading European specialist retailer of consumer electronics. In the UK the Group includes the well known chains of Currys, Dixons, PC...
Nutrition, Health & Wellness – New Product Development at Nestlé
Businesses operate in markets that are constantly changing. Consumer tastes and expectations are always on the move. This case study examines a market-focused innovation...
Corporate citizenship and the community
Today, more than ever, we have come to appreciate and value the relationships that can be forged between individuals, organisations and the wider community....
Working for sustainable development in the primary industry
Primary industries include farming, forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying and oil supply. They are the starting point for nearly all production. Mined raw materials include...
Steering the economy
In providing an overview of the workings of the economy, this case study focuses on the key role of HM Treasury in implementing Government...
The knowledge-driven economy
This case study focuses upon the findings of the Department of Trade and Industry which illustrate how the development of a knowledge-driven economy is...
Using technology to improve economies
Vodafone is a leading international mobile communications company with interests in 27 countries and partnership agreements with a further 40 countries, including Safaricom in...
Business principles in action nutritional labelling
Consumers have higher expectations than ever before. They want products to match these expectations. They also want accurate, up-to-date and useful information about what...
Implementing codes of conduct
All organisations have a responsibility to their stakeholders. These are individuals and groups who have a stake in the running of the organisation and...
Business ethics and sustainability in the steel industry
Steel is a unique and vital material. It touches almost every part of modern life. It is a key element of our infrastructure. From...
Strategic planning responding to external influences
Experian operates the UK's largest Credit Reference Agency (CRA). There are three in the UK. Banks and credit card companies share information about their...
Introducing an established brand – bringing Yellow Bus to Britain
Most people in the UK will have seen yellow school buses in American films. The Yellow Bus brand represents more than simply a bus...
Tackling the shortage of building land
All business organisations operate within an external environment of change. The success of each business very much depends on its ability to adapt and...
Meeting global and local needs
Siemens AG is a global electrical and electronics business with a turnover of £53 billion. The business employs over 450,000 people. The company base...
Welfare to work
After the Second World War, the British welfare state was further strengthened. The welfare programme offered citizens an education, an opportunity to find a...
Creating a supportive business environment for SMEs
In the past there was always a belief that large corporations with the ability to develop mass-production techniques and gain from economies of scale...
De-regulation
These state monopolies reduced consumer choice. For example, only one producer supplied gas, and only one producer supplied electricity. Power lay with government ministers....
Partners in international trade
This case study focuses on the HSBC Group, which, as one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, is able...
Supporting international trade
One of the biggest challenges for business organisations in the UK is learning how and where to trade overseas. In an interdependent world, international...