When a manager attends a professional conference in order to ...

[daltonest1984]

When a manager attends a professional conference in order to obtain information about
  industry trends from other organizations in the industry, this is an example of which type of
  boundary-spanning activity?

 
 

a. Gatekeeping and information processing
  b. Establishing interorganizational relationships
  c. Establishing intraorganizational relationships
  d. Scanning and monitoring the environment
  e. Representing and protecting the organization

Question 2

When an apparel company hires a researcher whose job it is to scan newspapers and
  magazines in order to spot changes in fashion trends, this is an example of which type of
  boundary-spanning activity?

 
 

a. Representing and protecting the organization
  b. Scanning and monitoring the environment
  c. Establishing interorganizational relationships
  d. Gatekeeping and information processing
  e. Establishing intraorganizational relationships

[Kingjoffery]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B

[daltonest1984]

Excellent

[milbourne11]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it