is the information that helps managers determine how to do better than others. Gini index Competitive intelligence Business acumen Hidden agenda Lift coefficient Which of the following is an independent strategy of an organization to change its current environment? Coalition Contracts Competitive Aggression Cooptation Merger are used by two or more organizations working together to manage the external environment. Voluntary actions Cooperative strategies Flexible processes Group dynamics Competitive pacifications Why would a manager of marketing for a shopping mall be primarily concerned with demographics of actual and potential mall visitors? So that she can become fluent in multiple languages and speak with mall visitors So that she can attract retailers that sell products that appeal to the age, gender, and income levels of mall visitors So that she can ensure that her human resources department can pass an equal employment audit So that she can design facilities that meet the needs of elderly and disabled visitors So that she can determine the proper full-time/part-time employee mix