The Maya Creation-Story Differs from Those of Other Cultures in That

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Maya creation-story differs from those of other cultures in that

• A)it is written in verse.
• B)human beings are playthings of the gods.
• C)there is no concept of a "fall."
• D)all of these choices
• E)none of these choices

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Know the first steps in identifying competitive advantages from both a market-based and a resource-based perspective.

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Grasp the importance of the firm’s value chain in strategic management.

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