Political And Regulatory Influences On Business

Mark owns a manufacturing plant that produces rubber for automobile tires. He must monitor legislative changes that could alter product specifications, as regulatory agencies can recall products or halt operations if manufacturing standards are violated. Additionally, Mark must mitigate the risk of lawsuits that could severely impact corporate profitability, and his plans to merge with another firm to achieve economies of scale could be blocked by antitrust regulations. Which of the following best describes the primary forces impacting Mark's business in this scenario?