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.