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The Role of Pressure Groups

Core Functions & Definition

Pressure groups play a critical role in corporate social responsibility by shaping public opinion and forcing internal change.

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Definition

Pressure groups are organizations that seek to influence business decisions without using political office.
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Core Focus

They campaign on social, environmental, or ethical issues to hold businesses accountable.

Key Terminology

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Pressure Group

Organizations that seek to influence business decisions without using political office.
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Boycott

A tactic used by groups to hold businesses accountable by withdrawing consumer support.
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Accountability

Businesses being responsible for social and environmental impacts.
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Media Campaigns

Tactics used by pressure groups to influence public perception and pressure businesses.

Why Businesses Respond

Stakeholder Management

Business survival relies on maintaining public support. Pressure groups target this weakness. Businesses must change policies, production methods, or branding in response to pressure to avoid negative publicity.

Tactics and Responses

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Group Tactics Pressure groups use tactics such as petitions, protests, boycotts, and media campaigns to exert influence.
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Business Actions Businesses may be forced to change policies, production methods, or branding to mitigate the risk.
Pressure Groups Deck
Term
Pressure Group

What is a pressure group?

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Definition

An organization that seeks to influence business decisions without holding political office.

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Issues Pressure Groups Campaign On

What types of issues do pressure groups campaign on?

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Common Issues

Social, environmental, or ethical issues.

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Common Tactics

Name three common tactics used by pressure groups.

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Tactics

Petitions, protests, and boycotts.

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Business Response

Why do businesses respond to pressure groups?

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Reason

To maintain public support and avoid negative publicity.

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Influence on Business

How can pressure groups influence business practices?

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Influence Methods

By encouraging changes in policies, production methods, or branding.

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🌟 Pressure Groups Quiz

1. What is the primary goal of pressure groups?

Pressure groups aim to impact business choices without seeking political power.

2. Which of the following is NOT a common tactic used by pressure groups?

Pressure groups do not seek political office but may lobby; running for office is not their tactic.

3. Why might a business change its branding in response to pressure groups?

Businesses change branding to appear responsible and avoid negative publicity.

📊 Results

  • Notes and Quiz
  • Business
  • O Level
  • External Influences
  • CAIE