A member of a group who generally scans the outside for relevant information and ideas that can be used by the group, including figuring out what the competition is doing is what type of boundary spanner?
A) task coordinator
B) scout
C) guard
D) ambassador
E) none of these

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A scout in the context of boundary spanning roles within organizations is responsible for scanning the environment for information, trends, and ideas that can benefit the group or organization. This includes monitoring competitors' actions, which is directly aligned with the description provided.

A Member of a Group Who Generally Scans the Outside