Two of the Key Inputs to Developing Forecasts Discussed in the Text

question 57

Multiple Choice

Two of the key inputs to developing forecasts discussed in the text are

• A) environmental scanning and stakeholder identification.
• B) assessing internal strengths and environmental scanning.
• C) environmental scanning and competitive intelligence.
• D) environmental scanning and a SWOT analysis.

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Definitions:

Harriet Martineau

An English social theorist and Whig writer, often cited as the first female sociologist, who studied and wrote extensively on social and political issues of her time.

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