Question

what defines an opportunity in swot analysis?
potential industry downturns
empowerments offered by the operating environment
market trends
competitive disadvantages

Explanation:

In SWOT analysis, opportunities are external factors that a business can leverage. "Empowerments offered by the operating environment" fits as opportunities are positive external elements. "Potential industry downturns" is a threat (negative external), "Market trends" can be opportunities but the option "Empowerments..." is more direct to the definition of opportunity (external factors that empower the organization). "Competitive disadvantages" is an internal weakness.

Answer:

B. Empowerments offered by the operating environment