Consider the Macroenvironment Facing a Large, International Airline Headquartered in the United

question 7

Essay

Consider the macroenvironment facing a large, international airline headquartered in the United States (such as American or United). Give at least three examples of important trends or events from each of the five segments of the airline's macroenvironment (macroeconomic, technological, demographic, social, political, and legal), and explain whether each represents a threat or an opportunity for the firm.

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