Question

which of the following factors do businesses consider when assessing external data?
a. profit growth
b. taxation
c. supplier relationships
d. internet presence

Explanation:

When assessing external data, businesses consider factors that are outside their direct control. Taxation is a government - imposed factor (external), while profit growth (A) is an internal financial metric, supplier relationships (C) are often managed internally, and internet presence (D) can be built and managed by the business itself (internal - though influenced by external platforms, the core of building it is internal effort).

Answer:

B. Taxation