Environmental effects on global business

Successful management relies on one's ability to adapt and react to changes in the surrounding environment, especially today where there are many more environmental factors than in the years past. Globalization, technological advances and an ever-changing political landscape have increased the variables that managers must be aware of when dealing with situations. Managers should take into account all of the factors that could potentially effect their specific industry. Successful management in today's business atmosphere depends …

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