Opportunities and threats are: a) identified as part of the firm's tactical planning process. b) factors that are external to the firm but can still affect its performance C) factors that are internal to the firm and those over which the firm has a great deal of control. d) dealt with primarily in a furm's operational planning process.

Opportunities and threats are: a) identified as part of the firm's tactical planning process. b) factors that are external to the firm but can still affect its performance C) factors that are internal to the firm and those over which the firm has a great deal of control. d) dealt with primarily in a furm's operational planning process.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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