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Characteristics of an Adaptable Organization
Driving Forces of Change
Ready, Set Adapt
Environmental Scanning
100

Increased efficiency in production due to specialization.

Higher Productivity

100

Willing to reappraise its goals, processes, target markets, etc.

Open-Mindedness

100

This involves rapid flow of capital, labor, and ideas across borders.

Globalization

100

Anticipating and planning for change in advance, staying ahead of potential problems and opportunities.

Proactive Management

100

The ongoing process to stay updated on environmental changes

Continuous Scanning

200

Smooth operations and streamlined information access.

Cohesiveness

200

This characteristic searches for ways to keep businesses on the cutting edge of their industry.

Strong Leadership

200

Evolving expectation for value, services, and social responsibility

Consumer Demands

200

Strategy used by adaptable organizations to face market changes

Competitive Aggression

200

Being mindful of surroundings and their impact

Environmentally Aware

300

The ability to anticipate change in the market

Visibility

300

This characteristic is essential for business in the global marketplace

Cultural Intelligence

300

Evolving methods and technologies in various sectors.

Industry Structure Changes

300

A stong focus on meeting customer needs and wants, is known as...

Marketing Orietation

300

Surroundings where businesses operate, impacting success

Business Environment

400

Growing rivalry among nations and businesses.

Increased Competition

400

Key characteristic of adaptable organizations

Flexibility

400

Fluctuations in consumer spending based on economic conditions.

Spending Trends

400

Resources that are above and beyond what are needed to operate an organization.

Slack Resources

400

The 3 steps to environmental scanning are...

Gather Information

Analyzing information

Determine Future Impact

500

The ability to adjust resources in response to changes.

Scalability

500

The ability to change quickly in response to the market.

Agility

500

This sector of business has been growing rapidly for the past couple of decades.

Service-Producing

500

Participative, less rigid management style focusing on outcomes and employee involvement in decision-making.

Innovative Management

500

Name 2 of the 3 types of competition.

Brand

Substitute Products

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