Which of the Following Best Describes Environmental Scanning

question 5

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following best describes environmental scanning?

• A) Forecasting and scanning the likely result that might occur when several events and stakeholders are linked together
• B) A tool where key variables are monitored and modeled to help predict a change that might occur in the environment
• C) The ability to understand the impact of environmental factors on a firm and the ability to understand how to influence those same factors
• D) A tool that managers use to scan the business horizon for key events and trends that will affect the business in the future

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