If Firms That Do Not Possess Resource or Capabilities Face

question 67

Multiple Choice

If firms that do not possess resource or capabilities face a cost disadvantage in obtaining these resources or capabilities compared to the firms that already possess them,these resources and capabilities are termed

• A) rare.
• B) valuable.
• C) imperfectly imitable.
• D) perfectly imitable.

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Definitions:

Developing Countries

Nations with a lower living standard, underdeveloped industrial base, and a low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.

Foreign Aid

Financial or material assistance given by one country to another, often to help with development projects, disaster relief, or economic stabilization.

Private Investment

The expenditure by private sector entities on assets to increase their capacity or efficiency, as opposed to public or government investment.

Foreign Exchange

The trading of one currency for another or the conversion of one currency into another currency, crucial for international trade and investment.