Scenario A$.$ Marietta's Attic is a small retail store that specializes in antique figurines and

decorative knickknacks. In analyzing the environment, Marietta has uncovered the following

interesting findings:

Marietta has recently purchased more inventory than in the past. The people from whom

she buys are selling off more knickknacks because their children are not interested in this type

of decorative items and they would prefer to liquidate unnecessary household items to help

them with their daily expenses.

Marietta discovered that her business is in a historical preservation district. As she

considers remodeling the shop, she realized that she must pay attention to the guidelines set

forth in the governing laws.

Marietta's buyer$-$customer base seems to be changing. The tastes of the younger

generation near her shop are shifting to modern decor, so the customer base to which she

sells is shrinking.

Marietta has been told that she should consider selling her inventory via the Internet, but

she does not own $($or understand how to use$)\text{'}$a computer.

In reading a survey of regional business, Marietta discovered that there are no other

antique knickknack stores within $200$ miles.

When Marietta read the survey of regional businesses, she was investigating

the social environment

the macroenvironment

the competitive environment

the internal environment

a closed environment