Unit 1 - The external environment I |
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Task 2
Paired activity
The political environment can have a major impact on business both on local and a national level. Can you match up the following UK parties who are currently represented in the House of Commons to the correct political position:
Paired activity
The political environment can have a major impact on business both on local and a national level. Can you match up the following UK parties who are currently represented in the House of Commons to the correct political position:
Political parties:
Conservative Labour Scottish National Liberal democrats Democratic Unionist Sinn Fein Plaid Cymru Green Alliance |
Political position:
Left wing Centre left Centre Centre right Right wing |
Stretch & challenge: What impact does a parties political position have on business?
Information
> Local or national government can support business financially through grants or loans, as well as through enthusiasm for a project by lending promotional support.
> Business can benefit from membership of trading communities that provide networking opportunities, advice, news, training and of course opportunity to trade with one another. These trading communities are usually sector related, e.g. tourism or catering.
> Membership of trade associations, such as the EU, opens the door to increased opportunities to that are exclusive to members. It also give credibility in the eyes of potential customers.
> Local or national government can support business financially through grants or loans, as well as through enthusiasm for a project by lending promotional support.
> Business can benefit from membership of trading communities that provide networking opportunities, advice, news, training and of course opportunity to trade with one another. These trading communities are usually sector related, e.g. tourism or catering.
> Membership of trade associations, such as the EU, opens the door to increased opportunities to that are exclusive to members. It also give credibility in the eyes of potential customers.