_____ Gives Top Executives a Systematic Way to Collect and Analyze

question 19

Multiple Choice

_____ gives top executives a systematic way to collect and analyze public information about rivals and use it to make better decisions.

• A)Trend analysis
• B)Competitive intelligence
• C)Due diligence
• D)Demand forecasting

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Definitions:

Structuring Group Observations

Organizing and analyzing the behavior and interactions within a group in a systematic way to understand group dynamics and improve effectiveness.

Objectivity Problem

The challenge of maintaining impartiality and neutrality in research, avoiding bias or personal judgment.

Participant Observation

A research method where the observer becomes an active part of the community or group being studied to gain deeper insights.

Sociometry

A quantitative method for measuring social relationships, often used to identify social networks and patterns within groups.