In Analyzing Driving Forces, the Strategist's Role Is to

question 45

Multiple Choice

In analyzing driving forces, the strategist's role is to

• A) identify the driving forces and evaluate their impact on (1) demand for the industry's product, (2) the intensity of competition, and (3) industry profitability.
• B) predict future marketing innovations and how fast the industry is likely to globalize.
• C) evaluate what stage of the life cycle the industry is in and when it is likely to move to the next stage.
• D) determine who is likely to exit the industry and what changes can be expected in the industry's strategic group map.
• E) forecast fluctuations in product demand and how buyer needs will most likely change.

Recognize accounts that appear in the post-closing trial balance and those that do not.

Apply the process of adjusting and closing entries for revenue, expense, and dividends accounts.

Distinguish between permanent and temporary accounts in the context of closing entries.

Analyze and interpret the effects of closing entries on retained earnings.

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