Which of the Following Statements About Environmental Forces Is Most

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about environmental forces is most accurate?

• A)Environmental forces are almost always controllable if the marketing department correctly scans them.
• B)An organization that incorporates the marketing concept can exert just as much influence on environmental forces as they can exert on that organization.
• C)Environmental forces consistently result in negative outcomes for an organization.
• D)Some environmental forces can actually enhance a firm's marketing opportunities.
• E)Environmental forces can almost always be predicted.

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Definitions:

Arbitraging

The practice of buying a product or asset in one market and selling it in another to profit from a difference in price between the two markets.

Transportation Costs

Expenses involved in moving goods or services from one location to another.

Real Price

The market price adjusted for inflation, showing the purchasing power of an amount of money.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index represents a calculated average of the prices for a mix of consumer products and services, including food, transportation, and healthcare, weighted by their importance.