If a Firm's Resources and Capabilities Are Costly to Imitate

question 65

Multiple Choice

If a firm's resources and capabilities are costly to imitate because imitating firms may not understand the relationship between the resources and capabilities controlled by a firm and that firm's competitive advantage,this competitive advantage is said to be protected from imitation by

• A) path dependence.
• B) casual ambiguity.
• C) unique historical conditions.
• D) social complexity.

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Definitions:

Apparent Movement

A perception phenomenon where stationary objects appear to move, often due to sequential flashing lights.

Interpret

To explain the meaning of information, words, or actions, often requiring contextual or specialized understanding.

Motion

The act or process of transferring or being transferred from one place to another.

Pool Table

A table with a flat surface and raised edges, equipped with pockets, used for playing billiards or pool.