If a Core Competence Is Emphasized When It Is No

question 143

True/False

If a core competence is emphasized when it is no longer competitively relevant, it can become a core rigidity.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, all firms are earning normal profits, and no firm has an incentive to change its output or price.

Profit-Maximizing Level

The profit-maximizing level is the point at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by analyzing costs and revenue to find the most efficient production volume.

Demand Schedule

A graphical representation that illustrates how much of an item or service consumers are ready and financially able to acquire at assorted price points.