Akwamba made this statement ‘organisations cannot be successful if managers fail to pay attention to the forces in the external environment’. Do you agree or not? Justify using practical examples (9 marks)

Yes, I agree.

Find explanation below.

Explanation:

The external environment of a business simply refers to the factors found outside the business which can have a profound effect on it. There are basically two types of external environments, namely;

1. The directly interactive which has a direct impact on the business. Examples include, business owners, the customers, contractors, and competitors.  

2. Indirectly interactive whose impact on the business is not immediate. Examples include, the political , socio-cultural, economic influences among others.

Practical Examples:

1. Customers play a crucial role to the running of businesses. Managers must take care to listen to the concerns of the customers and attend to their needs urgently. For example, if a customer complains about his dissatisfaction with a style of service, managers should endeavor to address the concern to avoid losing the customer.

2.Political: Government rules and regulations have an impact on businesses because, not adhering to them could lead to sanctions and even closure of the business. Managers must ensure that they heed to and comply with governmental instructions, such as tax payment.