If a Resource or Capability Is Valuable and Rare but Not

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a resource or capability is valuable and rare but not costly to imitate, exploiting this resource will generate a(n)

• A) sustained competitive advantage.
• B) perfectly competitive environment.
• C) temporary competitive advantage.
• D) environment characterized by competitive parity.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a key indicator of blood oxygen-carrying capacity.

Percent Volume

A measure representing the concentration of a component in a mixture or solution as a percentage of the total volume.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting mainly of water, proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients.

RBCs

Red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs.