Which of the Following Is NOT an External Event That

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an external event that reveals the "dark side" of core capabilities?

• A) A new competitor figures out a better way to serve the firm's customers.
• B) New technologies emerge and replace those used by the firm.
• C) A firm changes its focus to a new core competence.
• D) Political or social events shift the foundation of current core capabilities.

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