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Social Environment.
Solution
Business is an economic and social activity. It has to produce goods according to the requirement of the customers. Satisfying customers is the basic need of business. Therefore, while manufacturing or producing' goods, the business has to take into consideration social factors like traditions, customs, education, habits, values, lifestyles, thinking and earnings of the people of the country. Changes in the social environment are a must and management has to take into consideration these factors which determine the following aspects.
(1) Social Aspect: Literacy level, educational system, tradition and customs, the transition of labour, etc. are important aspects of the social environment. It helps to analyze the needs of the people and accordingly the business opportunities are identified.
(2) Social Trends: Business practices and procedures must be in tune with social beliefs. A growing number of working women and changing lifestyles have increased the demand for household appliances in India.
(3) Social Values: Cultural and social values. (Social justice, national integration, etc.), family organization and caste structure, social institutions, and groups, are taken to consider while making practices and procedures of the business.
(4) Traditions: Customs and traditions. (Diwali, Id, Christmas, etc.) also has an effect on the business. The businessmen have to be more responsible for the demand of the people accordingly.
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