In a basic definition, environment is the total of all our surroundings, like living things, natural forces and organisms; it provides the conditions of growth and development. Regarding business, a business environment influences the development, performance, and outcome of a business which involves the law and government, the owners, the competitors, the market and the social and economic trends.
The environments of two businesses in two different countries can differ from each other, for example, one business is in United Arab Emirates and the other in the Philippines. Both countries have different environment which includes the competition and suppliers. The law and government is different as well, especially UAE which is strict. For example, there some parts in UAE that restricts in selling any products related to pork like Sharjah due to beliefs but in Dubai they sell it in Filipino supermarkets but is covered to show respect to the Muslims unlike in the Philippines pork can be sold anywhere and there is no restriction at all and it is also a domestic product in their country. Every business has its own environment that they work on which makes each business unique, because all business are operated and handled differently in their own way.
Each business besides environment has different cultures …show more content…
In comparison between United Kingdom and Philippines, they have a lot of differences especially regarding culture. In the UK, since English is the universal language, different nationalities like Indians, Americans, Pakistanis, even Filipinos can work and stay in the UK due to easy communication and understanding within the business and country especially international businesses. Philippines, on the other hand, most of their employees speak the native language, Tagalog which for them is easier to use to communicate and understand