Operations Influences

4. Manufacturing process is controlled by computer (computer aided manufacture)
7. ________________ regulations are laws that affect operations of Australian businesses e.g. Australian Consumer Law
8. _________________responsibility refers to the open and accountable business actions based on respect for people, the community and the broader environment.
10. The removal of barriers of trade between nations.
13. _______________________ policies impact on business operations e.g. Taxation rates, Environmental policies and Trade and industry practices
14. How well designed, made and functional goods are, and the degree of competence with which services are organised and delivered.
15. Corporate ________________ responsibility is the commitment of business’ to contribute to sustainable economic development, working with employees, their families, the local community and society at large to improve the quality of their life.

1. Legal ___________________ involves making sure that the laws and regulations relating to the operation of a business are strictly observed.
2. Environmental ____________ involves ensuring business operations are able to consume resources today without compromising access to those resources for future generations e.g. use renewable resources (solar) and reduce waste
3. How a business acquires its inputs.
5. The design, construction and/or application of innovative devices, methods and machinery.
6. ________________-based competition involves reducing operational costs in order to gain a price advantage e.g. through using cheaper inputs, updating technology, relocating operations to a cheaper location.
9. Computer software technology allowing designers, architects to draw a visual representation using a computer (computer aided design)
11. when a business buys inputs rather than producing them themselves, usually to reduce costs.
12. Having predictable and reliable ______________ chain management is critical to business to keep operations flowing smoothly.