When Marley Created the Mar's Cookie Bars Company, She Took

question 34

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When Marley created the Mar's Cookie Bars Company, she took advantage of a state-supported incubator that offered her new business low-cost office space and basic services such as accounting, legal advice, and secretarial help. Joining the incubator helped her company to survive because it provided assistance in the critical stage of its early development.

Identify and explain the economic conditions impacting business operations.

Describe the characteristics and influences of legal-political conditions in the business environment.

Recognize the role of socio-cultural factors in shaping organizational strategies.

Understand the impact of technological advancements on business strategies.

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