Which of the Following Trends Identified in an Environmental Scan

question 191

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Robots are becoming viable technologies for housework,surgery,and many forms of labor.
• B)Microbusiness impact will increase through peer-to-peer websites.
• C)During the recession the consumer saving rate rose to 8.3%;the rate has since declined to 3.7%,indicating more spending.
• D)There will be increasing regulatory guidance regarding green and environmental marketing claims.
• E)Online concept testing is becoming important ways for consumers to participate in brand and product development.

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Definitions:

Mental Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object or idea in only the way it is traditionally used.

Habit-Breaking Strategies

Techniques and methods designed to help individuals quit or modify detrimental habits.

Cognitive Styles

Individual differences in the way people perceive, think, solve problems, learn, and relate to others.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.