Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Capabilities

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about capabilities?

• A) Capabilities are often developed in specific functional areas such as manufacturing, R&D, and marketing.
• B) Valuable capabilities are based almost entirely on tangible resources.
• C) Capabilities based on human capital are more vulnerable to obsolescence than other intangible capabilities because of the tendency for employee knowledge to become outdated.
• D) The link between firm financial performance and capabilities is dependent on whether the capabilities are based on tangible or intangible resources.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort on a task when working in a group than when working alone.

Social Influence

Social influence encompasses the ways in which individuals change their behavior to meet the demands of a social environment.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with the group norms or expectations.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unpleasant state that can occur when people become aware of inconsistencies between their attitudes or between their attitudes and their behavior.