EN 2.01-.03

Which of the following is a true statement about the term “environment”:

• It has no effect on your performance.
• It applies to individuals, not businesses.
• It refers only to the earth and its resources.
• It consists of your surroundings.

Environmental scanning is sometimes called environmental

• analysis.
• protection.
• planning.
• management.

A main reason that environmental scanning is important is so that businesses can be aware of

• potential threats.
• new products.
• competitors’ internal environments.
• foreign market

A business cannot control its

• external environment.
• production.
• research and development.
• personnel.

Which of the following is a true statement about a business’s environment:

• It may not affect the business, depending on the industry.
• It consists of the economy and technology.
• It is always changing.
• It can be avoided.

Which of the following is not an example of demographic data:

• Religious affiliation
• Education
• Need for convenience
• Employment status

Changing attitudes about family roles is an example of a shift in

• competition.
• society and culture.
• demographics.
• the economy.

Which of the following is an example of a demographic trend:

• Rising interest rates
• The aging of the population
• Shifting political climates
• A concern for fitness and health

Inflation is a factor involved in which category of an environmental scan?

• Competition
• Technology
• Demographics
• Economy

Businesses must gather information about the competition during an environmental scan. Which of the following is an example of brand competition:

• Coke v. Pepsi
• Grocery stores v. fitness centers
• Beauty salons v. veterinarians
• Microsoft v. Wal-Mart