Many Firms Use Environmental Scanning to Assess Their External Environment

question 75

Multiple Choice

Many firms use environmental scanning to assess their external environment. Environmental scanning should be used to:

• A) Respond to current crises
• B) Identify future threats and opportunities
• C) Determine personnel performance
• D) Allocate financial resources
• E) Assist with service delivery

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Definitions:

Consideration Transferred

The total amount of assets given up or liabilities undertaken by a buyer to acquire control of a business or asset.

Book Value

The value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the cost of the asset minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Acquisition Method

An accounting technique used to assess and integrate the financial statements of a company acquiring another company, focusing on the assets and liabilities acquired.

Consolidated Net Assets

The total assets of a parent company and its subsidiaries after eliminating inter-company transactions and balances.