Which of the Following Trends Identified in an Environmental Scan

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trends identified in an environmental scan is a competitive trend?

• A) Online data collection leading to behavioral targeting will grow dramatically.
• B) Microbusiness impact will increase through peer-to-peer websites.
• C) International activity from Asia to Africa will grow as countries from these areas become sources of economic growth.
• D) There will be increasing regulatory guidance regarding green and environmental marketing claims.
• E) Consumer purchase decisions are becoming more values-based and focused on improving the world.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, which spreads the cost evenly over its useful life.

Depreciation Expense

The portion of the cost of a fixed asset that is recognized as an expense in the income statement over its useful life.

Revalued Upward

Revalued upward is a term used in accounting to indicate an increase in the book value of an asset to reflect its current market value.

Subsequent Depreciation

The allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life, considering any adjustments made following the asset's initial measurement and recognition.