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Assignment – Internal and External Factors Paper Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) began in the late 1880s as a family owned and operated business geared toward the health care and first aid of individuals. In their first 20 years of operation, Johnson and Johnson built a solid domestic business and were among the first responders to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Currently, Johnson and Johnson span the globe with more than 250 locations in 57 countries ("Johnson and Johnson Company Structure", 2011). In JNJ’s century plus experience and business operations, adjusting and adapting the functions of management to meet operational goals and public demands is a testament to their longevity. From their worldwide expansion, innovations in healthcare, business ethics, contributions to technology, to their community diversity, JNJ provides a “How to Succeed in Business” guide for others to follow. Internal and external factors involved in technology affect management’s efficiency in planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The new advances in technology have provided new production techniques and new ways to manage and communicate such as telecommuting and robotic manufacturing. The technology of computers has increased productivity and performance. Management is able to watch and learn what the competitors are doing and improve the efficiency in decision making. There are also threats involved with technology when ensuring the most up to date technology and developments are used. Johnson and Johnson’s management uses technology daily for effective use of the four functions. The organization has a number of advantages being broadly based. Johnson & Johnson uses insights about technology around the world for marketing insights and manufacturing expertise. The broad base has helped bring more science to the consumer health products