When a Locally Owned Construction Firm Fears New Competition from a National

question 75

Multiple Choice

When a locally owned construction firm fears new competition from a national chain such as Toll Brothers moving in,it is experiencing a change in its

• A) internal environment.
• B) external environment.
• C) physical work environment.
• D) government regulations.
• E) organizational culture.

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands, often in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone secreted by the heart's atria that regulates blood volume and pressure by reducing water, sodium, and adipose loads in the bloodstream.

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.