A problem with a supplier's delivery is an example of which environment?

• A. General environment
• B. Specific environment
• C. Internal environment
• D. Global environment

Answer: (B)

The situation is about forces close to the organization that affect daily operations and resource flow—the specific task environment. A supplier’s delivery problem directly disrupts inputs the company relies on to produce goods or services, illustrating how relationships with key external partners shape day-to-day performance. The general environment covers broad external forces like economy and technology that affect many firms, not the immediate partner dynamics causing a delivery hiccup. The internal environment involves the company’s own people, culture, and structure, while the global environment refers to worldwide conditions that influence organizations broadly. Since this issue stems from a direct external partner affecting operations, it fits best in the specific environment.