Trend analysis attempts to provide a better assessment of performance than gap analysis by:
A) Assessing performance on multiple dimensions simultaneously.
B) Adopting an external focus on internal activities.
C) Focusing on how results change over multiple time periods.
D) Assessing performance relative to a previously determined standard.

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Trend analysis focuses on how results change over time, allowing for the observation of patterns, improvements, or declines in performance across multiple time periods. This differs from gap analysis, which typically compares current performance to a standard or desired performance at a single point in time.

Trend Analysis Attempts to Provide a Better Assessment of Performance