C. social factors that could fuel a political agenda and create greater transparency represents the strategically relevant political factors in the macro-environment that will influence the performance of all firms across the board. Social issues can drive political change impacting all companies, whereas the other options relate to specific industries or policies.

1. Which of the following factors represents the strategically relevant political factors in the macro-
environment that will influence the performance of all firms across the board?
A. the strength of the federal banking system
B. the exogenous forces related to the general environmental demand
C. social factors that could fuel a political agenda and create greater transparency
D. bailouts and energy policies that are industry-specific
E. tax policy, fiscal policy, and tariffs providing impetus for antitrust matters