To which segment of the general environment does each of the following trends belong? Which industries or companies will be largely impacted by these trends? Is the impact negative or positive? How do you think these changing trends might affect the manager's job over the next few years?

1. In recent years, for example, a growing number of U. S. consumers have become more health- conscious about what they eat.

2. A U.S. interest rate hike could come sooner rather than later

3. Oil Prices fluctuations

4. Labor costs and healthcare costs are rising significantly in the US

5. The U. S. government offers a $ 7,500 federal tax credit with the purchase of a new electric vehicle