Which of the Following Is NOT an Integral Part of Driving-Forces

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an integral part of driving-forces analysis?

• A) Determining whether forces are acting to cause fundamental changes in industry conditions and/or the industry's competitiveness
• B) Determining whether forces are acting to cause industry rivals to shift to a different strategic group
• C) Determining whether forces are acting to strengthen or weaken market demand
• D) Determining whether forces are acting to make competition more or less intense
• E) Determining whether forces are acting to raise or lower industry profitability

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Definitions:

Broader Society

Pertains to the larger social system outside of smaller groups or communities, including cultural, economic, and structural dimensions.

Organizational Climate

Organizational climate represents shared perceptions of members regarding what the organization is like in terms of management policies and practices.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business.

External Adaptation

The process by which an organization or individual adjusts to changes in the external environment.