He External Environment (Scenario)

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he External Environment (Scenario)
DigiTech Corporation is a manufacturer of handheld language translation devices. There are many forces in the external environment that influence DigiTech, and its managers are monitoring them closely. One factor is the upcoming federal election. If elected, the leading political candidate has promised to cut corporate taxes to help stimulate the economy. Another factor is the emergence of new competitors with products similar to DigiTech's best-selling model: the Speak-Easy. Advances in the processing speed of computer chips have shortened product development cycles and made it easier for new companies to enter the market. Unfortunately, the recent increase in competition has led to supplier shortages of key components such as microphones and micro-speakers and has left DigiTech scrambling to find new sources!
-The external environment of DigiTech consists of which two components?

• A)primary environment and secondary environment
• B)specific environment and organizational culture
• C)primary environment and organizational culture
• D)general environment and secondary environment
• E)general environment and specific environment

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Definitions:

Cost Index

A measure that tracks the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of products and services, typically used for inflation adjustment or to adjust the value of a contract.

Year-End Cost

The total cost of goods, services, or assets as recorded in the financial statements at the end of a company's financial year.

Rising Prices

A scenario where the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy increases over time, often measured by inflation rates.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are taxes levied by governments on the profit of companies and income of individuals, subject to diverse regulations and rates.