Which of the following is NOT an external event that reveals the danger of relying on existing core capabilities?

When firms lay off employees, they are:

An analysis of society’s attitudes and values would be conducted when studying the __________ segment of the general environment.

Environmental scanning would be MOST important for which of the following organizations?

In order to cope with hypercompetition, firms need to develop __________ through continuous learning.

When capabilities serve as a source of competitive advantage for a firm over its rivals, the firm has created a(n):

Green design, sustainable packaging, waste management, and energy efficiency are aspects of the __________ segment of the general environment that companies have sought to address with environmental sustainability initiatives.

Product differentiation refers to the:

New markets created by the technologies underlying the development of products such as iPods, iPads, and Wi-Fi are a result of:

What is the relationship between a firm’s industry environment and the firm’s earning potential?