Assignment $2$b:

Objective: Discuss ten types of forces in the external environment that can have a significant impact on organizations.

Mindset: Appreciate the various environmental forces that impact the strategy of an organization.

Help with: Prepare to discuss the ten major external forces that impact an organization$$s strategic plans.

$$ Read Chapter $3$ of your David & David textbook.

Instructions

The external environmental forces affecting an organization can be divided into ten different categories. It is important that managers clearly understand these categories and how they relate to their organization if they are going to engage in effective strategic management.