Which Model Is Best Used to Understand the Ways in Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which model is best used to understand the ways in which information technologies allow a firm to both attain and sustain a competitive advantage?

• A) Porter's Competitive Forces
• B) Porter's Value Chain
• C) The Information Systems Strategy Triangle
• D) The Network Effect
• E) The Resource-Based View

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Definitions:

Equity Mutual Fund

A type of mutual fund that invests principally in stocks, aiming to provide returns through dividends and capital gains.

Small Investor

An individual who invests limited amounts of money in the stock market or other investment vehicles.

Stock Holdings

The shares owned by an individual or corporation, including stocks in companies or corporations as part of an investment portfolio.

Random Walk Theory

A financial theory suggesting that stock prices change randomly and are not influenced by past movements, making it impossible to predict future market directions consistently.