An Organizational Environment Is Influenced by Both External and Internal

question 171

Essay

An organizational environment is influenced by both external and internal factors. Write a short essay summarizing the concept of the organizational ecosystem. Include an example (real or fictional) of how changes in the general environment and the task environment may affect a business.

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Definitions:

MC = MR

The condition where marginal cost equals marginal revenue, often used as a profit maximization rule for firms.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the total output of the industry for that good.

Shutdown Point

The level of production and price where a company's revenue just covers its variable costs, below which it would be more economical for the firm to cease operations.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.