Trends:

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1. What type of network refers to interconnected processes within individual’s mind or mental
faculty? Local Network
2. An executive who keeps abreast with trends and engages in trendspotting is more likely to be
open to product changes or to beef up the company’s product strength in foreseeing a trend.
What element of strategic thinking is this? Anticipate
3. This element of strategic thinking enables the executive to make a stand with courage and
conviction despite an incomplete information at hand. Decide
4. Kate, a garment executive , spots a consumer preference for a plaid print. She then gradually
reduces the production of apparels with floral design and shift to plaid print. What element of
strategic thinking is exhibited in this situation? Anticipate
5. Ms. Sachiko conducted an event in an open space, unfortunately it rained so hard that the event
was cancelled. She then received constructive criticisms and unlikely feedback from her
stakeholders, but then she accepted those with confidence and dignity. She wholeheartedly
apologized and showed willingness to plan things very well next time. What element of strategic
thinking is exhibited in this situation? Learn
6. Taking selfies has been so prevalent that most people are into it. This simple act of taking selfies
has now become a cultural trend that it is almost impossible not to see someone taking a selfie
in any place. What element of a trend is exhibited in this situation? Pattern of Behavior
7. A sharp rise in female authorship in ornithology journals was documented in the 1960s and was
sustained up to the first years of the 21 st century. What element of a trend is exhibited in this
situation? Long Period of time
8. The K-Pop fan base both in the home country and abroad was massive, as hundreds of
thousands go out their way to attend K-Pop concerts and other events. What element of a trend
is exhibited in this situation? Cause
9. The use of smartphones enables people to subscribe and use various social networking portals
which allow them to post statuses, photos and air their opinions on diverse matters that at
times inappropriate. What element of a trend is exhibited in this situation? Consequence
10. Longitudinal studies revealed that collaborative research and co-authorship are recurring
activities among sociologist. What element of a trend is exhibited in this situation? Pattern of
Behavior
11. Annie is on her way to become a trendsetter. First, she must unlearn things to be able to see
small changes. She believes that when she does, she can see things in a new perspective that
others tend to ignore. What characteristic of a trendsetter is being exhibited in this situation?
Adopt a beginner’s mind
12. When listening to a customer, Jen set asides her biases to be objective in looking for the
possible trends existing in the current market. What characteristic of a trendsetter is being
exhibited in this situation? Never judge something as good or bad
13. Eva is very sensible on how products gain momentum on the market. This helps her to identify
the emerging trend in the market. What characteristic of a trendsetter is being exhibited in this
situation? Be sensitive in looking for signals
14. Rose, as a trendsetter, did not easily join the bandwagon when a product or service is
introduced. What characteristic of a trendsetter is being exhibited in this situation? Beware of
the obvious
15. Sacha is an enthusiast of a remote-controlled drone which was fad since 2013. Now remote-
controlled can be used in filmmaking, shooting documentaries, news printing, etc. in which she
is using now for her part-time job. What characteristic of a trendsetter is being exhibited in this
situation? Look for shifts rather than novelties.
16. Mary takes note of the occurrence of odd things and keeps an eye on the frequency of
coincidences, unexpected connections and instantaneous decisions or actions done. What
activity of an intuitive thinker is exhibited in this scenario? Observing everything
17. Joseph makes it a point to sleep early every night for he does not want to be sleepy in his
classes. He pays attention to his gut feeling and physical sensation or emotion associated with
his intuition. What activity of an intuitive thinker is exhibited in this scenario? Listening to their
bodies
18. Kit’s way of deciding on things is getting in touch with his unconscious thinking process. What
activity of an intuitive thinker is exhibited in this scenario? Paying attention to their dreams
19. The limitations of intuitive thinking are shown in the face of complex tasks, in a situation where
the person has an inadequate experience, or if the scenario is unreliable due to fixed ideas and
biases. True
20. These are internal attributes of the organization that can contribute to the attainment of its
objectives and priorities. Strengths
21. This promotes the idea that an organization exists to create something worth it to its customers.
Value Chain Analysis
22. President Duterte ordered that all malls, tourist attractions and non-essential businesses must
be closed due to covid-19 lockdown. Using PEST analysis, what factor would this fall? Political
Factor
23. Bien is conducting a study for his business and he included the people’s preferences, needs,
demographics, attituded, cultural backgrounds and diversity. What factor would this fall in PEST
Analysis? Sociocultural Factor
24. This analysis is conducted to evaluate an organization or a business standing in a market,
whether it experiences growth or decline, and what direction the organization or business is
heading to. It usually surveys the bigger environment where the organization operates. PEST
Analysis
25. This analysis is the understanding of an organization’s external and internal environments to
create a plan for a better use of resources in the pursuit of the organization’s objectives and
priorities. Strategic Analysis
26. Many environmental problems such as water and air pollution, overconsumption of fish and
other marine resources, and global warming need a global approach in their solutions. The
intense desire for high economic growth, foreign capital, and technological advancement of
many countries has forced them to deregulate some of their environment- and resource-
protection laws. This deregulation has proven to be detrimental to the natural environment.
True
27. GLOBALIZATION is perceived to be a factor to the erosion of some democratic structures. True
 28. UNU-IIGH stands for United Nations University- International Intervention for Global Health.
This is one of the global health institutions that could help in controlling diseases that transcend
national borders. False
29. EMBODIES GLOBALZATION involves the mobility of goods, commodities and other objects
exchange such as machinery, money and food items. False
30. GLOBAL NETWORKS cover interrelations and interconnections of people, services and
institutions in a national boundary. False

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31. The interconnectivity brought about by globalization is manifested by a local event in a country
that is affecting and creating an impact in another country. As mentioned by Sociologist Anthony
Giddens, he defined globalization as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link
distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles
away and vice versa. Both statements are correct
32. High population growth has been the concern of the world because it affects the pace and
quality of development, food prices and supply, natural resources, energy supply and health of
the global community. Increased human consumption of fish and other seafood, for instance,
has significantly reduced fish population, thus continuously creating equilibrium in the marine
ecosystem. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect.
33. Cooperation is working together toward a common end or goal who are not necessarily allies
and collaboration is jointly working in pursuit of a common end or goal. Cooperation and
collaboration are keys to better interrelations. The first statement is incorrect and the second
statement is correct
34. OFWs were considered as modern-day heroes because of the large amount of remittances they
send that kept the Philippine economy afloat. Overseas Filipino workers are of two types: land-
based and sea-based. Both statements are correct
35. The longest existing vehicle for regional cooperation is the Association of Southeast Asian
nations (ASEAN). It does not pursue the holistic goal of the social, economic, political and
environmental development of region. The first statement is correct and the second statement
is incorrect
36. Human beings are to blame for climate change. Our actions, behaviors, and attitudes are leaving
an impact on the environment and ecosystem. Both statements are correct
37. Planetary networks refer to the interconnections and interrelations among the various elements
in the natural environment, which envelope and affect Earth. It includes the rain, the wind, the
sun’s rays, gases and other climate-related elements. Both statements are correct
38. The rising global average temperature of the earth’s surface due to the thinning of the ozone
layer is called global warming. It refers to the major changes in the climate that last for a long
period of time. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect
39. The depletion of the ozone layer is caused by nature. With this, greenhouse gases are being
emitted. Both statements are correct / The first statement is incorrect and the second statement
is correct
40. Carbon offsetting is the addition of carbon footprint by using other options such as wind or solar
energy. It is said that the best way to add carbon footprint is to either add the amount of energy
consumed in production of coal and petroleum. Both statements are incorrect