Multiple Choice
Scanning the environment involves gathering and critically evaluating data related to external trends, opportunities, and threats on an ongoing and relatively informal basis. The elements of this competency include all of the following except:
A) Monitoring and consulting outside the organization
B) Benchmarking against direct competitors
C) Identifying external threats, opportunities, and trends
D) Investigating critical trends in detail
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