In setting up his new office, an attorney wanted furnishings that were elegant and that would make him look successful. He wanted thick, plush carpeting in his office, but federal regulations state that his office must be wheelchair accessible because it is a public area. Wheelchairs do not maneuver well in thick carpeting. The building inspector had him remove the expensive carpeting and replace it with a carpet that did allow for wheelchair maneuverability. This is an example of how the ____ component of a company's specific environment influences it.

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The scenario is about federal regulations that require wheelchair accessibility in a public area, which is an example of industry regulation. The attorney's desire for elegant furnishings and plush carpeting may have been influenced by socio-cultural or demographic factors, but ultimately, it was the industry regulation that had the greatest impact on his decision-making process.

In Setting Up His New Office, an Attorney Wanted Furnishings