Understanding PESTLE Factors in Society

Which of the following is an example of a social trend that could impact businesses in the UK?

• Increasing minimum wage legislation

• Growing popularity of plant-based diets

• Introduction of new data protection laws

• Changes in interest rates

Which of the following is a legal regulation that affects how companies handle customer information in Great Britain?

• The Clean Air Act

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Living Wage Campaign

Which of the following is considered an environmental issue for businesses in the UK?

• Brexit negotiations

• Air pollution in urban areas

• Changes in VAT rates

• Shifts in consumer fashion trends

Who are stakeholders in a business context?

• Only the business owners

• Anyone affected by or interested in the business

• Only the government

• Only the customers

Which of the following is a social trend that could influence recruitment strategies?

• Introduction of GDPR

• Increasing demand for flexible working hours

• Fluctuations in the pound sterling

• Changes in corporation tax

Which law requires UK employers to pay men and women equally for the same work?

• The Equal Pay Act 1970

• The Companies Act 2006

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Which of the following is an example of a stakeholder group?

• The weather

• Suppliers

• The internet

• The exchange rate

Which environmental issue is most likely to affect a company that manufactures plastic products?

• Changes in fashion trends

• Legislation on single-use plastics

• Fluctuations in interest rates

• Increase in the minimum wage

Which of the following is a legal requirement for businesses in the UK regarding health and safety?

• Providing free lunch to all employees

• Carrying out regular risk assessments

• Offering shares to all staff

• Sponsoring local sports teams

Which social trend has led to an increase in online shopping in the UK?

• Decrease in VAT

• Growth in internet usage and smartphone ownership

• Introduction of the National Living Wage

• Increase in corporation tax