Which of the following is likely to be part of the general environment of a firm rather than its task environment?
A.
A new competitor enters the market, forcing the management to revise its pricing.
B.
The firm’s top supplier goes out of business, resulting in higher raw materials costs.
C.
The employees of the company begin to unionize aggressively, forcing the management to revise pay structures.
D.
A worldwide recession brings about a change in the firm’s marketing strategies.