Zuze, an Information Technology Firm, Recently Developed a Data Compression

question 99

Multiple Choice

Zuze, an information technology firm, recently developed a data compression system. By virtue of this system, the company can compress and store more data in its cloud than any of its competitors, without affecting the quality of the data. Although the data compression system can be acquired by other companies in the future, it has presently enabled Zuze to compress and store its data in a more economical manner than its competitors. It is evident that Zuze has achieved _____.

• A) competitive inertia
• B) organizational agility
• C) vertical integration
• D) first-mover advantage

---

Definitions:

Capital Acquisitions Ratio

A financial metric that compares total acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment with cash flow from operating activities, indicating the extent to which operating cash flows are used to finance capital expenditures.

Operating Activities

The principal revenue-producing activities of an entity and other activities that are not investing or financing activities.

Comparative Balance Sheets

Comparative balance sheets present the financial position of a business at different points in time, allowing for analysis of trends and changes.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.