Which of the Following Trends Identified in an Environmental Scan

question 148

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The U.S., Japan, China, and the E.U. countries will increase investments in sustainable living infrastructure.
• B) Digital TVs, tablet devices, and smartphones will become increasingly connected.
• C) Partnerships, collaborations, and co-creation of value will become important dimensions of business rivalry.
• D) Health consciousness will lead to more public and private smoke-free areas.
• E) Global media consumption (online and social) will continue to grow dramatically.

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Definitions:

Flagellated Collar Cells

Specialized cells found in sponges that have a flagellum surrounded by a collar used to pump water through the sponge and trap food particles.

True Coelom

A fluid-filled body cavity completely lined by tissue derived from the mesoderm, found in most complex animals, which provides a space for organ development and movement.

Sponges

Simple aquatic animals that draw water containing food particles into their porous bodies by means of flagellated cells.

Hydras

A type of small, freshwater organisms from the phylum Cnidaria, known for their regenerative abilities.