Joe Is Researching Any External Issues or Trends That Seem

question 12

Multiple Choice

Joe is researching any external issues or trends that seem likely to affect the work unit. Which management function is he engaging in?

• A) supervision
• B) budgeting
• C) representation
• D) external awareness

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