Competitor Intelligence Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Competitor intelligence is:

• A) legally or illegally gained data about competitors' internal strategic processes and competitive decisions.
• B) strategic information gained from industrial espionage targeting international competitors.
• C) the data that the firm gathers to understand competitors' objectives, strategies, assumptions, and capabilities.
• D) illegal to gather under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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Definitions:

Boundaryless Organization

A type of organization that seeks to eliminate the traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment.

Virtual Organization

An organizational structure characterized by a network of remotely collaborating individuals or entities, often relying heavily on digital communication technologies.

Business Alliances

Strategic partnerships between businesses to leverage resources, knowledge, and market position.

Operating Needs

Essential requirements that must be met for an organization or system to function effectively and achieve its objectives.