Across
- 6. (2) The creation, storing and communication of information using microelectronics, computers and telecommunication.
- 9. (ACRONYM)This is a framework for assessing the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors in the external environment of a business.
Down
- 1. (4)Examples of this sector are: specialist machinery such as combine harvesters, mining equipment, deep-sea oil rigs and computerized fish-locating equipment.
- 2. (2) Examples of this sector are: communications; financial records and services (e.g. automated teller machines); logistics design and transport; internet shopping; and barcodes.
- 3. (2) Examples in this sector are: production line equipment such as robotics, and computer-aided manufacture; computer aided design; research and development; stock control and packaging
- 4. (3) Is the improvement of processes through the application of scientific principles, such as automation.
- 5. The legal definition of this term implies a business with a market share of 25% or more.
- 7. (3) Is the development of new or improved products through the application of scientific principles: for example, through the use of micro-technology (e.g. mobile phones).
- 8. (2) Adapting new applications of practical or mechanical sciences to industry and commerce.