The Purpose of Environmental Scanning Is to

question 104

Multiple Choice

The purpose of environmental scanning is to

• A)only identify trends in the marketplace.
• B)only interpret trends in the marketplace.
• C)only forecast trends in the marketplace.
• D)identify, interpret, and forecast trends in the marketplace.
• E)only identify and interpret trends in the marketplace.

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Definitions:

Biological Motives

Innate impulses driving behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for shelter, aimed at survival.

Long-Term Mechanisms

Strategies or processes that are employed over an extended period to manage or cope with tasks, changes, or stresses.

Social Motive

The underlying psychological drive that influences individuals to seek social connections and interactions.

Need for Rest

A physiological and psychological requirement for periods of rest or sleep to recover from activity and maintain health.