This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the business environment, focusing on General Motors (GM). It begins by defining the business environment and then explores different organizational types, including public, private, and voluntary organizations, outlining their purposes, scopes, and sizes. The report then examines the inter-relationships between various departments within an organization, such as finance, marketing, human resources, and IT, and their impact on achieving business objectives. Furthermore, it discusses the positive and negative impacts of the macro-environment on business operations, utilizing PESTLE analysis to assess political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors. Finally, the report conducts internal and external analyses of GM using SWOT analysis, discussing the interplay between strengths, weaknesses, and the macro-environment. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and referencing relevant sources.