Environmental scanning is internal communication of external information of issues that may influence an organization's decision making. This type of scanning focuses on the identification of emerging issues and pitfalls that may affect an organization. The overall goal of an environmental scan is strategic thinking and planning for an organization's success.
A viable environmental scan will concentrate on the follow areas, and please note the key factors of each area.
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