$2$C: Audit Process

Objective: Illustrate how an external audit of an organization should be conducted.

Instructions

Conducting an audit of an organization$$s external environment is a key exercise in developing the organization$$s overall strategy. Managers need to know what opportunities are available in the marketplace as they develop the organization$$s strategic plan. An assessment of the external factors affecting the organization is a significant part of an external audit.

Help with:

$1.$ the five broad categories of external forces that affect Apple Inc.

$2.$ Audit of the external factors affecting Apple Inc.

$3.$ Address all five categories as they pertain to Apple Inc.