CAF-7 · Chapter 2 · Question 5 of 15
A manufacturing firm faces intense scrutiny from local authorities regarding the disposal of toxic chemicals from its production process into a nearby river. Which PESTEL factor is the firm primarily struggling with?
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Correct answer: B) Ecological (Environmental)
Explanation
Issues related to pollution, waste management, recycling, and the environmental footprint of a company's operations fall strictly under the Ecological (or Environmental) factors in a PESTEL analysis.
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