Sears' Success: Responding to Social and Economic Factors. What defines the success of a company such as Sears is the economic sensitivity with which it responds to external stimuli and fluctuations in its social and economic environment. This essay will take a brief look at Sears, the economic and social factors that affect it, and the ability of the company to respond to these factors. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 0 source(s) listed Filename: 19551 Sears Success Company.doc Price: 26.85