Many companies have invested millions of dollars with lobbyists in efforts to influence the democratic process in ways that would be favorable for their business. For example, Caterpillar, Inc. based in Peoria, Illinois, spends millions annually with various lobbying groups to influence political action regarding corporate taxation, transportation, global trade, health, and immigration. Companies, such as Caterpillar, Inc. are responding to external environmental forces in a(n) ________ manner.

Many companies have invested millions of dollars with lobbyists in efforts to influence the democratic process in ways that would be favorable for their business. For example, Caterpillar, Inc. based in Peoria, Illinois, spends millions annually with various lobbying groups to influence political action regarding corporate taxation, transportation, global trade, health, and immigration. Companies, such as Caterpillar, Inc. are responding to external environmental forces in a(n) ________ manner.

Many companies have invested millions of dollars with lobbyists in efforts to influence the democratic process in ways that would be favorable for their business. For example, Caterpillar, Inc. based in Peoria, Illinois, spends millions annually with various lobbying groups to influence political action regarding corporate taxation, transportation, global trade, health, and immigration. Companies, such as Caterpillar, Inc. are responding to external environmental forces in a(n) ________ manner.


a. proactive

b. reactive

c. variable

d. inactive


Answer: a. proactive


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