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:

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated or budgeted costs are less than the actual costs incurred, typically in the context of manufacturing overhead.

Overapplied

A situation where the allocated overhead costs exceed the actual overhead costs incurred.

Overhead

Expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business that are not directly linked to the production of goods or services, such as rent and utilities.

Underapplied

A term used in accounting to describe a situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead is less than the actual overhead incurred.