An integral component of the ability to make strategic decisions is to have an educated understanding of the environmental aspects that can impact an organization. The internal and external environments most both are examined. As you have learned through your assigned readings, the external environment represents factors that are outside of an organization's control while the internal environmental factors can be more controlled within the four walls, per say, of the organization.

An analysis of the six principal componentsof the macro-environment. Each of these components is representative of the external environment. In 500 or 800 WO****S and Include Sources, you are to once again refer to Apple and Amazon when discussing each of these principles and how these factors have affected Apple and Amazon.

If in your research, you have not found the information you need for one or two of these components, I encourage you to not see this as a problem, but an opportunity to examine Apple and Amazon yourself and see what strategy, if you were in charge, you would put in place to lessen the impact of this factor. Don't forget that Apple and Amazon itself is a valuable resource! Don't be afraid to call, introduce yourself and your purpose, and ask the questions you need answers to.