Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Principal

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal components of strategic significance in the PESTEL analysis?

• A) Political factors including the extent to which government intervenes in the economy
• B) Economic conditions that include the general economic climate and specific factors such as interest rates,inflation rate,and unemployment rate,as well as conditions in the stock and bond markets that can affect consumer confidence
• C) Socio-cultural forces including societal values,attitudes,cultural factors,and lifestyles that impact business
• D) Technological factors includes the pace of change and technical developments that have the potential for impacting society
• E) Environmental forces that include the competitive structure,the degree of industry fragmentation,and the mobility barriers that inhibit business

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Definitions:

Divergent Evolution

The process by which two or more related but reproductively isolated populations become more dissimilar in response to differing environmental pressures.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Assassin Bug

A type of insect known for its predatory behavior, using a piercing mouthpart to inject lethal saliva into its prey.

Sleeping Clusters

A behavior observed in some animal species where individuals group together while resting or sleeping to enhance protection and warmth.