Business Environment Analysis: John Lewis and UK Organizations

This report provides an analysis of the business environment in the United Kingdom, focusing on the different types of organizations operating within it. It categorizes organizations into public, private, and voluntary sectors, outlining their respective purposes and legal structures. The report specifically examines the John Lewis Partnership as a case study within the public sector, discussing its mission, vision, stakeholders, and governance. It also touches upon private and voluntary sectors, highlighting their missions and visions, along with the roles of various stakeholders like shareholders, unions, volunteers, and donors. The analysis emphasizes the size and scope of these organizations, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the UK business landscape. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and referencing relevant sources.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

TABLE OF CONTENT
• Introduction
• Types and purpose of different organisation
• Size and scope of a range of different
organisations
• Conclusion
• References

INTRODUCTION
Business environment includes both external as well as internal forces
which are beyond the control of management or company. This can
have positive or negative impact in an organisation. It includes
customers, competitors, suppliers, government etc., firm that has been
taken in this assignment John Lewis Partnership which is a
Departmental Store in United Kingdom.

Types and purpose of different organisation
Business environment is dynamic in nature and various firms establish their
firm in order to achieve their aims and objectives. Basically, this can be divide
into three categorises i.e. public, private and voluntary therefore, these are
explained below:
Public sector: It can be defined as commercial or industrial companies that are
undertaken by the regulatory bodies.
For example: National Health Services provides public health services in
United Kingdom. They work for the betterment of public and for the goodwill
of public.

Legal structure of Central Government:
Main motive of this is to formulate laws and regulations and regulate them in
entire nation so that public can get equal rights.
Local Government: They helps the organisation in order to carry out business
properly as this helps them in making proper decision.
Private Sector: Companies that come under this sector basically run their
business so as to get maximum profits and competitive advantages
For example: Arcadia group is a renowned organisation and famously it is
known for fashion and textile in United Kingdom.

Legal structure of Sole Trader:
Private sector companies largely operate their business single handedly.
Partnership: Most of the organisation that comes under this, prefer to work
under partnership so that work load can be divided equally.
Voluntary Sector: These companies are established in order to provide basic
facilities to public so that they can increase their living standards of people.
For example: National Trust organisation is working in order to protect the
cultural heritage of the nation in a particular area.

Legal structure of Charitable Company
Mainly, organisation that comes under this, work with the purpose of
providing better services for goodwill of the person. In context with the
organisation they are working for securing and safeguarding their
historical monuments.

Size and scope of a range of different
organisations
Organisation in United Kingdom is divided into three categories and
these are based on its size and scope which are given below so as to
understand it in a better manner:
Public Sector Organisation: Firms that comes under this are mainly
regulated by governments and private both.
For example: John Lewis is operating its business in a better manner,
for this they are considering all the factors that are present in the market
area.

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Mission and Vision: Like other companies their main vision is to give
better services to its customers by delivering products according to the
needs and wants. Further more, they are collaborating with other firms
in order to increase their sales and profitability.

Share holders of public sector
Shareholders: They are the one who provides and invest money in a
company in order to get better results. Stakeholders invest their funds
for getting effective outcomes as a result it is providing success to the
company.
Unions: They are formed so as to work for the workers' right and
duties thus, they perform their activities for safeguarding their jobs and
other issues that can create problem while working.

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Governance: In public sector, Government plays an important role as
they are run by the funds collected form public.
Private Sector Organisation: This sector perform their activities for
enhancing the economic system of a country. Most of the companies
work for achieving maximum profits so that they can expand their
business in different areas as well.

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Mission and Vision: Main mission of Arcadia group is to contribute
some amount of resources for sustainable development so that they can
develop a better environment for its customers and employees as well.