Which of the Following Environmental Factors Is the Most Difficult

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental factors is the most difficult for owners and managers to forecast, influence, or integrate into business plans?

• A) social change
• B) political change
• C) legal change
• D) economic change

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Definitions:

Target Company

A company that is the subject of a merger or acquisition by another company, often referred to in the context of takeover bids.

Potential Acquirer

An entity, often a company or investor, that is considered likely or has expressed interest in purchasing another company.

Greenmail

A strategy where a company pays a premium to buy back its own stock from a corporate raider to prevent a hostile takeover.

Legal Device

A legal tool or method used to meet a requirement, enforce a right, or manage a legal process.