Trends in the Broader Society That Influence an Industry and the Firms

question 33

Multiple Choice

Trends in the broader society that influence an industry and the firms in it are known as

• A) the general environment
• B) the competitive environment
• C) the industry environment
• D) the external environment

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Definitions:

Preschoolers

Young children who are in the age group that typically attends preschool, usually between the ages of 3 and 5 years old.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage typically ranging from about 6 to 12 years old, characterized by significant growth in reasoning, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships with family and peers.

Competitive Play

A form of play that involves competition against others, aiming to achieve a goal or win according to a set of rules.

Gender-Schema Theory

A theoretical framework that explains how individuals become gendered in society, and how sex-linked characteristics are maintained and transmitted to other members of a culture.