The Ability of Disney to Maintain Its Competitive Advantage Through

question 19

Multiple Choice

The ability of Disney to maintain its competitive advantage through proprietary rights to its characters would be severely weakened if:

• A) theme parks with alternative cartoon characters were built in large numbers.
• B) numerous lawsuits against copyright thieves tainted the reputation of the company.
• C) Disney attempted to move beyond its traditional industry.
• D) Disney's cartoon characters became widely perceived as old-fashioned and unappealing.

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Definitions:

Fishery Collapse

A situation where fish populations decline to unsustainable levels, leading to a significant reduction or cessation of fishing activities in the affected area.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets including real estate, personal property, and intellectual property.

Explicit Property Right

A legal assurance that allows individuals or entities the exclusive control over the use, benefits, and disposal of a particular property.

Combined Profit

The total profit earned by a group of companies or the sum of profits from different business activities within a single company.