Enterprise environment
Enterprise environment (or, simply, environment) is the surroundings and conditions in which an enterprise operates. Enterprise environment refers to the combined internal and external factors and forces, both standing alone and interacting with one another, that affect or can potentially affect the enterprise's performance.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Environment. Forces outside an organization that potentially affect the organization's structure.
According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),
- Environment. The field of experiences that leads a person to make sense of another's behavior. Environments consist of physical characteristics, personal experiences, relational history, and cultural background.
According to the Corporate Strategy by Lynch (4th edition),
- Environment. Everything and everyone outside the organization: competitors, customers, government, etc. Note that 'green' environmental issues are only one part of the overall definition. See also Changeability of the environment and Predictability of the environment.
