Impact of Organisations - Chapter 17

What are some positive social impacts of organisations?

• More local services, sustaining local communities, increased choice/lower prices, and improved quality of life.

• Higher taxes for local businesses.

• Decreased employment opportunities in the community.

• Increased pollution and environmental degradation.

What are some negative environmental impacts of organisations?

• Pollution, unsustainable use of resources, and habitat destruction.

• Increased biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.

• Reduction of carbon emissions and waste management.

• Promotion of renewable energy sources and conservation efforts.

How do organisations increase choice and lower prices?

• By providing extra goods and services and increasing competition in the marketplace.

• By reducing the number of products available to consumers.

• By increasing the prices of existing goods and services.

• By limiting competition and creating monopolies.

What is unsustainable use of resources?

• Increased demand for scarce resources leading to over-use or destruction.

• Efficient management of renewable resources.

• Conservation of resources for future generations.

• Balanced use of resources without depletion.

How do organisations improve the standard of living?

• By increasing taxes on employees

• By providing employees with disposable income

• By reducing working hours without pay

• By outsourcing jobs to lower-cost countries

What does the social perspective focus on?

• How an organisation impacts people, communities, and society, including relationships and interactions.

• The financial performance of an organisation and its economic impact.

• The internal structure and hierarchy of an organisation.

• The technological advancements and their effects on productivity.

What are some positive environmental impacts of organisations?

• Pollution controls

• Increased waste production

• Deforestation

• Higher carbon emissions

How do organisations improve quality of life?

• Through successful social and cultural enterprises that enhance community spirit and social interaction.

• By increasing the number of jobs available in the community.

• By reducing taxes for local businesses.

• Through government regulations that limit social interactions.

How do organisations contribute to recycling?

• By developing recycling facilities to reduce waste going to landfill or incineration.

• By increasing the production of single-use plastics.

• By promoting the use of non-recyclable materials.

• By discouraging the public from recycling efforts.

What does the environmental perspective focus on?

• How an organisation impacts surroundings and natural resources, including effects on living things.

• The financial performance of an organisation in relation to its competitors.

• The marketing strategies used to promote products and services.

• The technological advancements that improve operational efficiency.