Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Business Environment

Question:

As a result of major government initiatives, more and more people are going ‘green’. In order to keep in line with the trend, ‘Clap away’ a carpet cleaning company has advertised that they only use natural cleaners that come from renewable resources and that all their service vehicles are hybrid vehicles that use both gas and electricity. Identify one of the points related to the importance of business environment and its understanding by managers which is being highlighted in the above case.

Options:

It helps in assisting in planning and policy formulation.

It helps in coping with rapid changes.

It helps in improving performance.

It enables the firm to identify opportunities and getting the first mover advantage.

Correct Answer:

It enables the firm to identify opportunities and getting the first mover advantage.

Explanation:

The point related to the importance of business environment and its understanding by managers highlighted in the above case is: "It enables the firm to identify opportunities and gain the first-mover advantage."

The 'Clap away' carpet cleaning company is adapting to the trend of people going green by using natural cleaners and hybrid vehicles. This proactive approach allows the company to identify opportunities in the market (increased demand for eco-friendly services) and gain a first-mover advantage by aligning with the government initiatives and consumer preferences.