According to Prahalad and Hamel, a Firm's Capability Must Meet

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to Prahalad and Hamel, a firm's capability must meet three criteria to be truly considered a core competency.Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria?

• A)It should be applicable to multiple markets.
• B)It should emphasize the external context in which the firm operates.
• C)It should be valued by the consumer.
• D)It should be difficult for a competitor to imitate.

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Definitions:

Fixed-position Layout

A layout design where the product remains stationary and workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed to the product’s location, often used for large or bulky items.

Highway Tunnel

A type of road passage that runs underneath an obstacle or terrain feature, such as a mountain, water body, or city.

Process-oriented Layout

A workplace arrangement where equipment and workstations are organized according to the sequence of operations for producing goods or delivering services.

Equipment Assignments

The allocation of specific machinery or tools to designated operations or tasks within a production or work process.