The Acme Global Corporation Recently Won a Bid to Provide

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Acme Global Corporation recently won a bid to provide a large number of widgets for a government contract.To complete the order, the organization will need to order more raw materials.This will require that the organization recognize the influence of _______ in the external environment on the organization.

• A)suppliers
• B)shareholders
• C)technology
• D)competition
• E)governments

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Definitions:

Influential People

Individuals who have the power to affect the decisions, opinions, or actions of others due to their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship.

Career Booster

An action, experience, or qualification that significantly improves one's prospects for advancement in their profession.

Organizational Politics

Refers to the activities carried out within organizations to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain one's preferred outcomes in a situation where there is uncertainty or disagreement.

Political Skill

An interpersonal style that manifests itself in being socially astute and engaging in behaviors that lead to feelings of confidence, trust, and sincerity.