Which of the following social issues would LEAST affect the environment in which U.S. businesses operate?
A) an aging American population
B) the popularity of reality television
C) increasing ethnic diversity in the workforce
D) emergence of the green movement
E) diversity initiatives including gender and sexual orientation
B
Explanation: B) A social environment is an interconnected system of different demographic factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, income distribution, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. Such characteristics are always in flux, affecting businesses because shifting demographics change the nature of consumers that businesses must attract. Three significant issues surrounding the social environment are the aging population, with people between the ages of 44 and 62 making up the largest population segment in the United States; increasing diversity, with one in three residents of the United States a minority; and an increasing focus on environmental issues, creating a demand for more green products and a reduction in use of fossil fuels by businesses. Reality television is definitely a social phenomenon but has a limited impact on the social environment in which businesses operate.
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