Explain how this external force is currently influencing the internal functional area(s) of the organization. For example, explain what short-term changes, actions, or decisions need to be made within the functional areas of the company as a result of the external force. Be specific.

Influence of External factors in the organisation which ask for the change in the business function:

Explanation:

Big firms like Apple, Intel and other organisations o not work in Vacuum. Due to the changes in various sectors like - economy, market trends, consumer trends, government rules. Every organisation has to change the way of functioning. Below are few scenarios where quick decisions are made due to external changes:

1. Pay Parity : Recently law has been passed bu government where equal pay has to be distributed among male an female employees.

2.Strict Working Hours : No employee should be asked to work for more then 45 hours a week.

3. Maternity leave of 6 months: All organisation to grant 6 months of maternity leaves to the employees.

Above, examples are the decisions which company is following which is inline with the government rules and regulations.

d. the economy will face inflation.