Question

​while setting up his new office, an attorney ordered thick, frieze carpets for the floor. however, the building inspector had him remove the expensive carpeting. the building inspector stated that according to federal regulations, the office must be wheelchair accessible as it is a public area. he further explained that since wheelchairs do not maneuver well in thick, frieze carpeting, the carpets had to be removed and be replaced with smooth-textured carpets that do not restrict wheelchair maneuverability. this scenario illustrates how a company is influenced by the _____ component of its specific environment.

Answer 1

The fact that according the building inspector the office must be wheelchair accessible as it is a public area illustrates how a company is influenced by the industry regulation component of its specific environment. The industry regulation sets a framework and standards for companies.