XYZ Printing Is Building a Dominant Position as the Low-Cost

question 71

Multiple Choice

XYZ printing is building a dominant position as the low-cost leader in the 3D printer market.Three resources the firm can draw on to build a sustainable advantage are(1) an efficient supply chains and manufacturing system,(2) internal control systems to minimize cost,and (3) competencies in the R&D of electronic products.This set of competencies will make it harder for later movers to imitate.This is an example of using ________ conditions to build protection in the 3D printing market.

• A) social complex
• B) physical uniqueness
• C) path dependent
• D) causal ambiguity

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