Analysis of Business Environment and Report on Organisations

This report provides an analysis of the business environment, focusing on the relationship between organisational functions and structure. It examines both the public and private sectors, highlighting the significance of understanding business attributes for smooth functioning. The report discusses the growth of the international business environment, including the impact of technology and globalisation. Case studies of the NHS (National Health Service) and Ibis Hotel are included to illustrate key concepts. The NHS is presented as a large public sector company with a vision to provide effective healthcare services, while Ibis Hotel is showcased as a private sector entity providing luxurious hospitality services with a focus on sustainability. The report concludes with a list of references, including books and journal articles, to support the analysis.

TASK 1
Business and Business Environment

Introduction
Business environment is made up of various factors like
employees, suppliers, national government, etc.
Organisations are a group of individuals that function to
meet certain objectives.
It is significant to understand all business attributes for
ensuring smooth functioning.

Different types of organisation
Classification on the basis of ownership has following types
of organisation:
Public sector
Private sector
Non voluntary sector
Partnerships

Growth of international business
environment
Developments in technology and easier transportation have
helped businesses to expand and rise internationally.
This process of sudden business expansions over different
continents led to globalisation.
Complete business environment has transformed when
growth is considered on international level.

NHS
Largest public sector
company of UK.
Has been taking care of
country’s complete health
care network.
Runs with a purpose to
serve its patients with at-
most care.

Continued…
Vision: NHS has been working with a vision to serve
citizens of UK with effective health care services.
Mission: To create general awareness about specific needs
in health and social care.
Products and services: The organisation offers health care
services to individuals via hospitals, social care groups and
health centres.

Ibis Hotel
Founded in 1974, Ibis is
one of the largest chain of
luxury hotels.
Private sector company.
Strategic approach has
been applied for setting
these hotels.

Continued…
Vision: To provide luxurious services to customers across
the world.
Mission: The company aims to attain sustainability within
next few years.
Products and services: Ibis provides services in
accommodation and hospitality.

References
Books and Journals
Botha, A., Kourie, D. and Snyman, R., 2014. Coping with
continuous change in the business environment: Knowledge
management and knowledge management technology. Elsevier.
Belás, J. and et. al., 2014. Significant attributes of the business
environment in small and meduim-sized enterprises. Economics
& Sociology, 7(3), p.22.
Online
What is the relationship between organisational functions and
organisational structure?. 2017. [Online]. Available
Through:<http://smallbusiness.chron.com/relationship-between-
organizational-functions-organizational-structure-18571.html>.
[Accessed on 4th February, 2017].