Which of the Following Is NOT an External Event That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an external event that reveals the danger of relying on existing core capabilities?

• A) A new competitor figures out a better way to serve the firm's customers.
• B) New technologies emerge and replace those used by the firm.
• C) A firm changes its focus to a new core competence.
• D) Political or social events shift the foundation of current core capabilities.

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Income Statement

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