Citrine Inc. is a manufacturer of electrical home appliances. The company is facing a serious shortage of copper scrap that is used in its manufacturing process. Hence, the manufacturing process at Citrine has come to a halt. Which of the following characteristics of the external environment is illustrated in this scenario?

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Resource scarcity is illustrated in this scenario as Citrine Inc. lacks sufficient copper scrap, which is a crucial resource in its manufacturing process. This scarcity has caused the manufacturing process to stop, affecting the company's operations.