Several Months Ago, a Restaurant Developed a New Appetizer That

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Several months ago, a restaurant developed a new appetizer that is a hit with customers. Many customers go to the restaurant just for the appetizer and it was at the center of a recent highly positive review by a food critic. Preparation involves common ingredients and average culinary skills levels, but requires a very high oven temperature which significantly increases utility costs. Several competing restaurants have since added their own version of the appetizer to their menu. Which criteria for assessing capabilities/core competencies is met?

• A) The restaurant has the capability to develop something that is valuable.
• B) The restaurant has the capability to develop something that is rare.
• C) The restaurant has the capability to develop something that is costly to imitate.
• D) All of the these are met.

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