When the Acme Company Delayed Its Investment in New Information

question 46

Multiple Choice

When the Acme Company delayed its investment in new information technology based on predictions of what was likely to happen in the future, the intensity of the anticipated event, its importance to the firm, and the time frame in which it was expected to occur, the firm was engaged in which component of the external environment?

• A) Assessing
• B) Scanning
• C) Monitoring
• D) Forecasting

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instrument

A written document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, with the payer's sign.

Enforceable Contract

A valid contract that is legally recognized and that can be upheld in a court of law.

Sales Contract

A legal agreement between two parties for the exchange of goods, services, or property for payment.

Buyer Payment

The act of providing money or consideration by a buyer to a seller in exchange for goods, services, or property.