Impact of Business Environment Factors on McDonald's Operations

This report delves into the business environment of McDonald's, examining both internal and external factors that influence its operations. It begins with an introduction to the concept of the business environment, highlighting the interplay of internal and external elements, such as health and safety regulations and economic factors. The report then presents an overview of McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, and its global presence. Task 1 covers organizational structures, including public, private, and voluntary sectors, and outlines the objectives of various organizations like Tesco, NHS, and Oxfam. Task 3 analyzes organizational functions such as marketing, human resources, accounting and finance, advertising, and research and development, linking them to organizational objectives and structures. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of interrelationships between these functions and their impact on organizational structure. Task 4 provides an internal and external analysis of McDonald's, incorporating a PESTLE analysis to examine political, economic, sociological, technological, legal, and environmental factors. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and their implications for McDonald's business strategies. The report also explores the impact of the macro environment on business operations and the interrelation of strengths and weaknesses with external factors.