Imitation by Rivals Is Most Challenging When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Imitation by rivals is most challenging when

• A)resources are unique.
• B)resources must be built over time.
• C)capabilities reflect a high level of social complexity and causal ambiguity.
• D)resources and capabilities require a high level of capital investment.
• E)resources are primarily intangible.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs, such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance expenses.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that cannot be directly linked to a specific product or job, such as lubricants and cleaning supplies.

Managerial Accounting Reports

Managerial Accounting Reports are internal financial documents that provide managers with the data needed to make informed business decisions, focusing on cost management, budgeting, and performance evaluation.

Objective Measures

Quantitative assessments based on observable facts and data, used in evaluating performance or outcomes.