Worksheets2.02 Environmental Scan Test - Get the 411
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a true statement about the term “environment”:
a)
It consists of your surroundings.
b)
It refers only to the earth and its resources.
c)
It has no affect on your performance.
d)
It applies to individuals, not businesses.
2.
Environmental scanning is sometimes called environmental
a)
management.
b)
planning.
c)
protection.
d)
analysis.
3.
A main reason that environmental scanning is important is so that businesses can be aware of
a)
new products.
b)
competitors’ internal environments.
c)
potential threats.
d)
foreign markets.
4.
A business cannot control its
a)
personnel.
b)
external environment.
c)
production.
d)
research and development.
5.
Which of the following is a true statement about a business’s environment:
a)
it can be avoided
b)
it consists of the economy and technology
c)
it is always changing
d)
It may not affect the business, depending on the industry.
6.
Which of the following groups is most likely to share the same demographics:
a)
Working mothers
b)
Online shoppers
c)
Airline passengers
d)
International travelers
7.
Which of the following is an example of a demographic trend:
a)
Shifting political climates
b)
Rising interest rates
c)
A concern for fitness and health
d)
The aging of the population
8.
Changing attitudes about family roles is an example of a shift in
a)
society and culture.
b)
demographics.
c)
the economy.
d)
competition.
9.
Inflation is a factor involved in which category of an environmental scan?
a)
Technology
b)
Economy
c)
Demographics
d)
Competition
10.
Businesses must gather information about the competition during an environmental scan. Which of the following is an example of brand competition:
a)
Beauty salons v. veterinarians
b)
Grocery stores v. fitness centers
c)
Coke v. Pepsi
d)
Microsoft v. Walmart
11.
Which of the following is a factor that relates to the government category of an environmental scan:
a)
Religious affiliation
b)
Stage of the business cycle
c)
Advances in technology
d)
Import/Export regulations
12.
Which of the following is the most rapidly changing category of information included in an
environmental scan:
a)
Demographics
b)
Technology
c)
Government
d)
Competition
13.
Which of the following examples illustrates how environmental factors are dynamic:
a)
High interest rates will eventually get lower.
b)
Demographics influence social and cultural attitudes.
c)
The economy impacts government policies.
d)
The government provides subsidies to agricultural businesses.
14.
Which of the following examples illustrates how environmental factors are interrelated:
a)
New legislation will be written in the future.
b)
Low investor confidence heavily impacts financial planners.
c)
The economy affects what competitors are doing.
d)
The economy affects banking institutions.
15.
Which of the following is an example of how a business or industry has a unique relationship with its environment:
a)
Demand for skilled nursing care rises as the population ages.
b)
An economy in prosperity will eventually experience recession.
c)
Social and cultural attitudes change over time.
d)
New technology causes new laws to be enacted
16.
Which of the following would be done first in an environmental scan:
a)
Carry out scanning activities
b)
Identify and analyze important trends and issues
c)
Select trends and issues to act on
d)
Identify participants and responsibilities
17.
Which of the following is a tool that can be used to carry out scanning activities:
a)
Manufacturing equipment
b)
Personnel records
c)
Budgeting software
d)
Market research studies
18.
Which of the following is a true statement about carrying out scanning activities:
a)
All information should be obtained in a formal manner.
b)
Information obtained from television is unreliable.
c)
You must focus only on relevant information.
d)
You should avoid using surveys.
19.
One way to determine the importance of an issue or trend is to consider its impact on
a)
your personal finances.
b)
demand for your business’s products.
c)
your competitors’ personnel.
d)
foreign governments.
20.
A business should conduct environmental scans on a continuous basis so it can
a)
change customers’ attitudes.
b)
respond to opportunities and threats quickly.
c)
save money.
d)
control the external environment.
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