Which of the Following Is Not a Common Characteristic of Capabilities

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of capabilities?

• A)They are valuable across multiple products or markets
• B)They are tacit
• C)They are easy to reduce to simple algorithms or procedure guides
• D)They are embedded in what Richard Nelson and Sidney Winter call organizational routines - well-honed patterns of performing activities inside an organization
• E)They can persist even though individuals leave the organization

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Definitions:

Inventory Costs

Expenses associated with holding and managing inventory, including storage, depreciation, and insurance costs.

Year-End Costs

Expenses recognized at the end of the fiscal year, including adjustments for accruals, depreciation, and inventory valuation.

Income Manipulation

The act of altering financial statements to present a misleading view of a company's financial health or performance.

Accounting Principles

Rules and guidelines that companies must follow when reporting financial data.