He External Environment (Scenario)

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he External Environment (Scenario)
DigiTech Corporation is a manufacturer of handheld language translation devices. There are many forces in the external environment that influence DigiTech, and its managers are monitoring them closely. One factor is the upcoming federal election. If elected, the leading political candidate has promised to cut corporate taxes to help stimulate the economy. Another factor is the emergence of new competitors with products similar to DigiTech's best-selling model: the Speak-Easy. Advances in the processing speed of computer chips have shortened product development cycles and made it easier for new companies to enter the market. Unfortunately, the recent increase in competition has led to supplier shortages of key components such as microphones and micro-speakers and has left DigiTech scrambling to find new sources!
-In DigiTech's specific environment,the number of ________ is increasing and there are shortages among its key ________.

• A)pressure groups; customers
• B)customers; competitors
• C)competitors; suppliers
• D)suppliers; investors
• E)investors; agents

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Definitions:

Current-Rate Method

A method of foreign currency translation where all financial statements are converted at the current exchange rate at the time of reporting, affecting balance sheet and income statement items.

Hyper-inflationary Economy

A situation where an economy experiences extremely high and typically accelerating rates of inflation, leading to a rapid erosion of the real value of the local currency.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity.

Price Levels

The average level of prices for goods and services in an economy at a specific point in time.