The terrorists' attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon led to many changes in the way people conducted their everyday lives. One outgrowth of this attack was a need to reconnect with old friends through the sending of greeting cards. American Greetings announced a significant increase in sales that it directly relates to events on September 11. For American Greetings the terrorists' attacks was an example of a(n):
A)weakness.
B)opportunity.
C)strength.
D)threat.

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The increase in sales for American Greetings is a direct result of the events of September 11, which can be seen as an opportunity for the company to profit from people's desire to reconnect with loved ones after the tragedy. Therefore, the terrorist attacks are an example of an opportunity for American Greetings.

The Terrorists' Attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon