Events Occurring in the External Environment Create Conditions Through Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

Events occurring in the external environment create conditions through which core competencies do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) become core rigidities.
• B) produce inertia.
• C) stifle innovation.
• D) sustain the firm's competitive advantage.

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Definitions:

Perennial Crops

Plants that live for more than two years, providing agricultural output over multiple seasons without needing to be replanted annually.

Fossil Fuel

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the ancient remains of plants and animals and used for energy.

Soil Erosion

The removal of the top layer of soil at a faster rate than it is formed, due to natural processes like wind and water flow or human activities such as farming.

Soil Erosion

The displacement of the upper layer of soil, causing a loss of fertility and land degradation.