Industrial Ecologists _______

question 5

Multiple Choice

Industrial ecologists _______

• A)help design plans for industrial infrastructure in areas that are environmentally sensitive,such as Rocky Mountain National Park
• B)strive to find uses for hazardous wastes so the wastes can be recycled rather than disposed of in potentially unsafe manners
• C)study the negative impacts of industrial processes on the environment
• D)design systems that use energy and materials more efficiently during the manufacture,consumer use,and recycling or disposal of products

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Definitions:

Environmental Scanning

is the process of systematically gathering information about the external environment to identify potential threats and opportunities.

Competitive Intelligence

The process of gathering, analyzing, and using information about competitors, market trends, and the business environment to support strategic decision making.

Product Positioning

The process of market positioning of a product, including strategies to present a product in the best possible light to different target markets.