Marketplace conditions.

 Examples include competitors, market share brand recognition, and trademarks.  

Social and cultural influences and issues.

 Examples include political climate, codes of conduct, ethics, and perceptions.  

Legal restrictions.

 Examples include country or local laws and regulations related to security, data protection, business conduct, employment, and procurement.  

Commercial databases.

 Examples include benchmarking results, standardized cost estimating data, industry risk study information, and risk databases.  

Academic research.

 Examples include industry studies, publications, and benchmarking results.  

Government or industry standards.

 Examples include regulatory agency regulations and standards related to products, production, environment, quality, and workmanship. 

Financial considerations.

 Examples include currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates, tariffs, and geographic location.  

Physical environmental elements.

 Examples include working conditions, weather, and constraints.